Fuchsias

Frenchbean 6/30/2013, 1:20 pm

Does anybody grow fuchsias (flowers) in there SFG? If so how many would you suggest I plant in each square? Fuchsias 3170584802

yolos 6/30/2013, 2:39 pm

I do not grow these, but the general rule of thumb for vegetables is:
If the seed packet says plant 3" apart = 16 per square
If the seed packet says plant 4" apart = 9 per square
If the seed packet says plant 6" apart = 4 per square
If the seed packet says plant 8" apart = 2 per square
If the seed packet says plant 10-12" apart = 1 per square

The formula is =(12 divided by the spacing on the package)²

I would assume the same is true for flowers???????

Frenchbean 6/30/2013, 2:48 pm

Yolos Thank you. However fuchsias are bulbs. They have a beautiful scent and are pastel colours Very Happy

I must admit I buy them from the £! shop. So they don't usually have spacings on the packet. But I can only try in my SFG. I think I will plant 9 and see what happens. If they get over crowed I will try fewer next years. Thanks for helping Very Happy

**Turan** 6/30/2013, 2:52 pm

I am curious what you are calling a fushia? To me this is a fuschia
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They don't have bulbs.

**Turan** 6/30/2013, 2:59 pm

O! I bet you mean what I call a freesia!
Try this link ~ http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/g-12-freesia-planting-guide.aspx

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 2” deep and 3” apart. Position the bulbs with the pointy end facing up.

That suggests 9-16/sq like you were thinking.

Frenchbean 6/30/2013, 3:19 pm

Oh Guys I am so embarassed

I meant freesias Laughing

Frenchbean 6/30/2013, 3:24 pm

Turan, Im glad you know what I'm talking about. Rolling Eyes

Here in England Its been 26 degrees today and the suns gone to my head sunny

. Plus I lost my glasses Wink

**camprn** 6/30/2013, 3:43 pm

I thought you meant fuschia, because it does grow in gardens over that way, at least it does in Ireland. I saw it as a hedge there.

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