Hi, Last summer during the heat wave, all my Fuchsias on my balcony withered
and died, even though I tried to keep them cool with spraying.
Can anyone tell me what the maximum full sun temperature that they can
tolerate outdoors is?. And do you have any 'high temperature' tips please?
I live in London.
Thanks
Bjazz.

"Bjazz68" wrote in message
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| Hi, Last summer during the heat wave, all my Fuchsias on my balcony
withered
| and died, even though I tried to keep them cool with spraying.
| Can anyone tell me what the maximum full sun temperature that they can
| tolerate outdoors is?. And do you have any 'high temperature' tips please?
| I live in London.
| Thanks
| Bjazz.
|
|

"Most" fuchsias prefer shade and cool roots, a balcony in full sun would
give you problems. Don't forget that you probably also get drying winds
that will not help.

If you must have fuchsias go to a specialist that can supply you will the
new Californian breed varieties, I grew them last year in full sun and they
were fine. I would also put a large tray of gravel down first and put the
fuchsia pots on that, then when watering the pots fill up the gravel tray to
give a humid atmosphere. (Make sure that the bottom of the pot is above the
water level.)

Failing all this change to balcony mini trailing geraniums, these seem to
love this position, that's why they have balcony in their name!

Cheers
Steve