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Pinching Your Fuchsia

Posted by Sno-King Fuchsia Society on Saturday, June 23, 2012, In : Pinching 

The most asked question is " What is pinching "?

Simply, it is pinching off the tip leaves to force branching below.  Most fuchsias are fine if you allow two sets of leaves before pinching the tip.  Some varieties are better pinched after one set of leaves have developed on the branch.   This is what encourges the branching.  More branching means more flowers. 

There is a season of bloom for all fuchsias.  Most of them bloom in the summer months in our area.  I know ... what about those beautif...


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