Pink Fuchsia in a garden background. Fuchsias will grow perfectly well in either full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. They will appreciate some shade at the hottest part of the day during very hot summer days. To flower profusely, they need a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. The care of fuchsias also includes water during hotter weather, but do not overwater them or their roots will rot. Make sure the pots they are in provide adequate drainage. Fuchsia plant care also requires a regular fertilization. Proper care for fuchsias means fertilizing them about every two weeks. Potting a Fuchsia Or, if you`re combining smaller plants into one container, two or three specimen plants from 4-inch pots can live comfortably in a 10- or 12-inch pot. Susceptible to root rot, fuchsias require a fast-draining potting soil and very good drainage, so don`t plant one in a pot without holes. Pinch back the new fuchsia shoots in spring to encourage branching and force flower bud growth. Pinch off the tip of each shoot when it has grown its second set of leaves. Continue to pinch every two weeks until the buds begin to swell to force the bushiest growth with the most flowers.
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