Cutting back and moving plants.

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    Hi All

    When is the best time to cut back Fuschias? They are starting to look a bit sad. Also I have 2 laverta and I didn't realise when I planted them how big they got so I need to move 1. Can I cut it back now and move it? I also grew some Foxgloves from seed and they have put on a lot of leaf growth. Do I need to cut them back or just leave them?

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    Which Fuschias are they, Rusty??, the hardy shrub type? If the Lavatera have stopped flowering and growth then it's safe to move them now while the soil is still moist and warmish. Foxgloves are biennial so I would just leave them to soldier on through the Winter as they do in the Woods and they should be okay.:snork:
     
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    Thanks for the reply Armandii. The Fuschias are hardy, Mrs Popple, Snowcap and the third one slips my memory at the moment.

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    Just come to me the third one is Lady Boothby.

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    Hi Rusty, Hard Fuschias can be left until Spring and then the usual method is to cut them back to around an inch above the ground.:snork:
     
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    Lavateras can also be cut back very hard which might help you control it.
     
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      Best left as it is over the winter in my experience. Cutting it now means cutting the main stem which leads to rot. Mine survived the 2010/11 winter in an exposed spot. Other halfs copped it in the milder courtyard area 'cos she likes everything tidy! Prune in the spring when new growth shows.
       
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