Frost here in N Yorks this morning - I hope that my fleeced fuchsias will be OK. As a matter of interest, what degree of frost do people find that a couple of layers of fleece will protect against? I'm always a bit wary of finding out by experiment.
WManchester- bright sun & a definite frost first thing this morning.Very little wind. Tip visit today!
It was actually colder in back at 8.30am being -0.4C cf 0C at 5.30am!! OH had to scrape his car so the front, usually warmer by a couple of degrees must have aslo been below.J.
It was -2c last night at 11pm when I took the dog out and was only -1.7c this morning 4am ish but when I got up all the frost had gone thank goodness and it was raining a bit, now the sun is shining an it's a tropical 7.5c, get the BBQ out
It has been a lovely day here in the Fens; finished the outdoor painting, but can't close windows for another couple of hours as they are still tacky. It is starting to get a bit chilly.
No frost here in Manchester last night. Was 2C with the post Bonfire night fog.
Now wet & about 8C out there, but the fog has lifted.
Alina- I know you're in North too, am in Manchester with a cold East facing back garden. I've managed to keep some fuschia plants in pots over winters in the past. They were in a very cold greenhouse with a fleece cloche over them as well. In those days I didnt know the temperatures in there, but I now realise that at least -5C not unusual in there. I dont think I used to wrap the pots either in those days. Must admit to now tending to only grow hardy varieties, both in big pots & in the ground, but always take cuutings. J.
Thanks for that tip about fuchsia cuttings Jo. I have a lovely hardy one in the ground i really don't want to lose so will have ago at a cutting, though never had much success in past.
Bjay- if the fuschia is hardy, & in the ground, it should cope with winter. I find after a bad one they take longer to restart & subsequently later into flower.
It's probably a bit late to take cuttings now, but if yours is still flowering & you're prepared to keep the cuttings inside on a sill, give it a go. None flowering shoot, trimmed at node, dibbled into hormone rooting powder (not vital if not got any, but helps I think) & popped around the edge of a pot, 3 per pot for me, then pot covered with a plastic bag to keep the moisture in. I remove any dying leaves that I see & usually find that by Feb have 2 or 3 cuttings with roots that I then pot up, still kepping inside.
This time have already potted mine on as they got taken earlier this yr with us going on holiday in Sept for longer. Hope that helps. J.
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It's now -1.8c but the fog has at least gone, supposed to get warmer over the next week but wet thats just what we need more rain !
Frost here in N Yorks this morning - I hope that my fleeced fuchsias will be OK. As a matter of interest, what degree of frost do people find that a couple of layers of fleece will protect against? I'm always a bit wary of finding out by experiment.
Malvern
Cold, and bright. Hint of frost gone by time I got up. Cloudless sky. Last night, by greenhouse temp was warmer than night before.
Bonfire tonight - street thing, lets hope it stays clear.
WManchester- bright sun & a definite frost first thing this morning.Very little wind. Tip visit today!
It was actually colder in back at 8.30am being -0.4C cf 0C at 5.30am!! OH had to scrape his car so the front, usually warmer by a couple of degrees must have aslo been below.J.
It was -2c last night at 11pm when I took the dog out and was only -1.7c this morning 4am ish but when I got up all the frost had gone thank goodness and it was raining a bit, now the sun is shining an it's a tropical 7.5c, get the BBQ out
It has been a lovely day here in the Fens; finished the outdoor painting, but can't close windows for another couple of hours as they are still tacky. It is starting to get a bit chilly.
A lovely sunny day today so went outside to make the most of it. Housework can wait!
No frost here in Manchester last night. Was 2C with the post Bonfire night fog.
Now wet & about 8C out there, but the fog has lifted.
Alina- I know you're in North too, am in Manchester with a cold East facing back garden. I've managed to keep some fuschia plants in pots over winters in the past. They were in a very cold greenhouse with a fleece cloche over them as well. In those days I didnt know the temperatures in there, but I now realise that at least -5C not unusual in there. I dont think I used to wrap the pots either in those days. Must admit to now tending to only grow hardy varieties, both in big pots & in the ground, but always take cuutings. J.
Dull, cold and windy here.
Bonfire ashes getting blown about.
Thanks for that tip about fuchsia cuttings Jo. I have a lovely hardy one in the ground i really don't want to lose so will have ago at a cutting, though never had much success in past.
Bjay- if the fuschia is hardy, & in the ground, it should cope with winter. I find after a bad one they take longer to restart & subsequently later into flower.
It's probably a bit late to take cuttings now, but if yours is still flowering & you're prepared to keep the cuttings inside on a sill, give it a go. None flowering shoot, trimmed at node, dibbled into hormone rooting powder (not vital if not got any, but helps I think) & popped around the edge of a pot, 3 per pot for me, then pot covered with a plastic bag to keep the moisture in. I remove any dying leaves that I see & usually find that by Feb have 2 or 3 cuttings with roots that I then pot up, still kepping inside.
This time have already potted mine on as they got taken earlier this yr with us going on holiday in Sept for longer. Hope that helps. J.