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Fuchsias/Expert Profile
Expertise
Most questions regarding the growing and reproduction of Fuchsias.
Experience in the area
I have grown Fuchsias for 25 years, and before I left the United Kingdom to live in France, I was a member of the British Fuchsia Society,Also Black Country Fuchsia Society, West Midlands Fuchsia Society and the North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society
Education/Credentials
Secondry Technical Education. I years college for Science and Mathematics.
Awards and Honors
Best in Show - West Midlands Fuchsia Society 1995. Various 1st 2nd and 3rds. in all the societies named above until I moved to France in 2001.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Charles | 11/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the answer to my ..... |
| Karen | 11/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so very much, Mr. McMahon. You're ..... |
| Don | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the help ..... |
| Don | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Always quick with answer. Goves clear detailed ..... |
| Michelle Deering | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from William McMahon
2009-11-15 when to bury fuschias:
Hello John, You have surprised me about your climate. If your fuchsias are Hardy varieties, they will be ok for temperatures approx minus 2 or minus 3. If they are not hardy varieties, they will not stand
2009-11-14 when to bury fuschias:
Hello, Obviously you have very cold winters.If you are burying the plants, it would be best if there were no leaves or flowers on the plants. If you feel the time is now to bury your plants, you can strip
2009-11-10 fuschia blackie:
Hello Margaret, If your fuchsia is in a container, it is best to cut it back now. Prune it back to about 6 inches above the soil level and remove all leaves and flowers. You would then need to store it
2009-11-10 when & how much to prune fuschia in socal:
Hello Karen, The best time to prune back is in the fall. From your description, your fuchsia would benefit from a hard pruning, cutting back to about 8 inches above soil level. When cutting back, cut about
2009-10-27 Fuchsias and pests:
Hello Michelle,From the information you have given me, it seems snails are the culprits.In France it is also the fall but because it is still quite warm, we have been getting a late butterfly invasion
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