Fuchsia Fuchsia 'Beverley'

Water

The Lady's Eardrops should be watered thoroughly, allowing the moisture to reach deep into the roots, but ensuring that the plant does not remain waterlogged. Water the Fuchsia 'Beverley' when the top inch of soil feels dry, which may be about once or twice a week, depending on environmental conditions. During the growing season, usually from spring to fall, it will require more frequent watering, possibly every 2-3 days. Use approximately 16-24 ounces of water for potted specimens each time you water. During winter, reduce watering to once every 1-2 weeks, being cautious of overwatering.

Light

Lady's Eardrops thrive best in bright, indirect sunlight. A spot that receives morning sunlight with dappled afternoon shade is ideal. Avoid placing your Fuchsia 'Beverley' in the harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage, and also keep it away from deep shade, which can impede its blooming.

Temperature

The Lady's Eardrops prefers consistently cool to moderate temperatures, thriving ideally between 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit. It can survive temporarily outside this range, but temperatures below 40 degrees or above 80 degrees Fahrenheit can stress the plant. Providing good air circulation without putting the plant in the way of cold drafts or hot vents will help maintain the optimal temperature conditions.

Pruning

Pruning Lady's Eardrops is essential for maintaining its shape, encouraging bushy growth, and stimulating the production of more flowers. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, removing dead or weak stems and shaping the plant. Pruning can be done again lightly throughout the summer to remove spent flowers and seed pods, which encourages continued blooming.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

The best soil mix for Fuchsia 'Beverley' is loose, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. Aim for a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0. A mix containing peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal for providing the necessary nutrients and drainage.

Repotting

Fuchsia 'Beverley' should be repotted every 2 to 3 years or when it outgrows its current container. It's best to repot in the spring before new growth begins.

Humidity & Misting

Fuchsia 'Beverley' thrives in high humidity conditions, ideally between 60-70%. Consistently moist air without being overly wet is key for their growth.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Place in bright, indirect light and ensure high humidity for Fuchsia 'Beverley'.

• Outdoor

  Hang in partial shade, shelter from wind, and maintain moist soil for Fuchsia 'Beverley'.

• Hardiness zone

  9-11 USDA

Life cycle

Fuchsia 'Beverley', commonly known simply as fuchsia, begins its life cycle as a seed, which upon germination, sprouts to produce a small seedling with a few leaves. As the seedling matures, it develops a rooting system and a woody stem, growing into a young plant with more substantial foliage and the characteristic drooping flowers for which fuchsias are known. During its flowering stage, it attracts pollinators with its brightly colored petals, leading to pollination and the subsequent formation of berries that contain seeds for the next generation. After flowering, if the environmental conditions are not ideal, the plant may enter a dormant phase, particularly in colder climates, where it loses its leaves and conserves energy. With the return of favorable conditions, the fuchsia resumes growth, producing new shoots, leaves, and flowers to continue its cycle. This cycle may repeat annually for several years as a perennial, with the plant increasing in size and the number of blooms with each growing season.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• Propogation: Fuchsia 'Beverley' is commonly propagated through softwood cuttings, a method best performed in late spring or early summer. To propagate using this method, a healthy, non-flowering shoot is selected from the parent plant. A cutting, about 2 to 4 inches (approximately 5-10 cm) long, is taken just below a leaf node, and the lower leaves are removed. The bare stem is typically dipped in rooting hormone powder to encourage root development and is then inserted into a pot filled with a moistened mixture of peat and perlite. The pot is covered with a plastic bag to maintain high humidity, which is crucial for successful rooting, and placed in a warm, bright location out of direct sunlight. Roots usually form within a few weeks, after which the new Fuchsia 'Beverley' plant can be gradually acclimatized to less humid conditions before eventual planting out.