Sorry Maureen not sure I haven't grown Angels trumpets but someone will help I prune my standard fuchsias about November . This is a full standard , Deltas Sarah I think. As you can see it badly needs a prune - it's gone ballistic this year
My fuchsias were late this year, some had barely flowered; 1 had dozens of big fat buds. Then last week the frost came .
Judging by the weather forecast for later this week I'd better start moving & fleecing the survivors. We have a Riccartonii in a large tub at the front (south facing) which OH calls "Big Dangles." As last winter was comparatively mild the top growth did not die off so he's rather a fine specimen this year. Big Dangles must live!.
Mine were also late this year, Jeannie but they are still flowering . Thats one of the reasons I love fuchsias - you always get a long flowering period from them. I agree, you must save Big Dangles !!!
Jean, You aren't doing anything wrong just differently. If I leave the leaves and flowers to drop in their own good time they will certainly get botritus so I strip everything off. I have a better success rate this way.
I've got quite a few Fuchsias and over winter mine in a heated greenhouse, the tempreture is is kept above freezing. I let the leaves yellow and then remove them and any dead flowers. I do cut them back slightly and water them sparingly over the winter so that the compost doesnt completly dry out. If the winter is really cold I put fleece over them as well. Mine are now all in the greenhouse for the winter. I have started two new standards this year, I just love them, they are such a joy to grow and so easy to take cuttings to get new plants.
Kate, Jean is spot on explaining how to grow Fuchsia standards, it may sound a bit daunting but have a go, it is quite easy but patience is needed.
Maureen, I also have brought a Brugmansia inside ( it is still full of flowers) I only prune to keep it in shape, any prunings I use as cuttings which root very easily .
Amazing the information that can come from such a simple question at the start.This has to be the best forum with the most helpful and knowledgable people.Thanks!
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Sorry Maureen not sure I haven't grown Angels trumpets but someone will help
I prune my standard fuchsias about November . This is a full standard , Deltas Sarah I think. As you can see it badly needs a prune - it's gone ballistic this year 
I've known it since it was a twig
Thanks for that Jean, I will have a go
Meant to say , Kate you may have to re-pot it as it grows . Good luck.
My fuchsias were late this year, some had barely flowered; 1 had dozens of big fat buds. Then last week the frost came
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Judging by the weather forecast for later this week I'd better start moving & fleecing the survivors. We have a Riccartonii in a large tub at the front (south facing) which OH calls "Big Dangles." As last winter was comparatively mild the top growth did not die off so he's rather a fine specimen this year. Big Dangles must live!
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Mine were also late this year, Jeannie but they are still flowering . Thats one of the reasons I love fuchsias - you always get a long flowering period from them.
I agree, you must save Big Dangles !!! 
Maureen, have a look at this link.http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=576
Hope this will help you.
Jean, You aren't doing anything wrong just differently. If I leave the leaves and flowers to drop in their own good time they will certainly get botritus so I strip everything off. I have a better success rate this way.
I've got quite a few Fuchsias and over winter mine in a heated greenhouse, the tempreture is is kept above freezing. I let the leaves yellow and then remove them and any dead flowers. I do cut them back slightly and water them sparingly over the winter so that the compost doesnt completly dry out. If the winter is really cold I put fleece over them as well. Mine are now all in the greenhouse for the winter. I have started two new standards this year, I just love them, they are such a joy to grow and so easy to take cuttings to get new plants.
Kate, Jean is spot on explaining how to grow Fuchsia standards, it may sound a bit daunting but have a go, it is quite easy but patience is needed.
Maureen, I also have brought a Brugmansia inside ( it is still full of flowers) I only prune to keep it in shape, any prunings I use as cuttings which root very easily
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I just love this forum. It is so imformatitive and everyone so nice .
Amazing the information that can come from such a simple question at the start.This has to be the best forum with the most helpful and knowledgable people.Thanks!