yellowing fushias

[KayJay]

Hope someone can help.
I've recently planted annual fuschia in a tub where they grew successfully last year, however these seem to be yellowing and not growing
Do they not like being in same compost with some fresh compost? Will they do better with feed, or should I move them into a border and hope for the best?
Thanks Kath

[Pumpkin Becki]

Hi Kath, it might be an attack of the dreaded Vine Weeval. They love fuschias, they love pots, and if you haven't disturbed the soil, you won't have seen the grubs munching through all the lovely roots (but you might have spotted notches taken out of the sides of the leaves, by the adults).

I would suggest repotting, check the soil carefully, and if you find any cream coloured, 'C' shaped grubs, wash the roots until they are completely free of soil, and then repot in fresh compost.

If you don't find any grubs, then fresh compost and a bit of a feed wouldn't do your fuschia any harm at all. It may just be sulking because of the harsh weather we've had this year - mine certainly seem to be a bit behind.

[Two_Sheds]

have they got cold? are they hardy fuchsias?

[KayJay]

thanks and...

I hope its just the cold, but I will check for grubs this weekend. However I seem to have have lost a hardy fushia, its well over 6ft tall, had it for years but it appears to be dead. I'm waiting to see if warmer weather will kick start it. Would it help to prune it?
Kath

[rustylady]

I've never heard of annual fuchsias. In my experience they are perennials, either hardy or tender, and I grow mine on from cuttings. However, if they have been grown from seed you may have potted them on too early, the compost may be too wet, or they may just be a variety with naturally yellow leaves.

[enrich100]

I've never heard of annual fuchsias. In my experience they are perennials, either hardy or tender

I think your right, I have noticed several companies are now labeling certain tender Perennials as annuals their arguement being that most growers will not bring them in over winter and will by new each year, if you are cynical they do this so people will buy new plants each year

[bramble]

I have some Fuchsias that I would consider "hardy" That would be the ones that come up year after year.
My "hardy" Fuchsias are only now showing signs of life as they are sprouting from the base with nice new shoots.
Don't write them off just yet.

[valmarg]

Look on the underside of the leaves. If there are red spots on the leaf, they may well be suffering from rust. In which case they need to be treated with a fungicide.

valmarg

[KayJay]

They,re feeling better

I have kept an eye on them and they seem to have recovered.
Still have some yellowed leaves but now have lots of healthy looking side shoots, so not dead
Thanks for your input