fuchsia

Hi all, am new to this site and I have a problem with two of my fushcia's. They are growing lovely but there are leaves appearing with black on them can you tell me what this is and how I can stop it
many thanks

 

Is it black black or reddy black? Are the leaves distorted and if so where in the UK do you live?
Do you have a photo?

 

Hi,

Welcome to the forum .

Can you post a pic of the trouble , it should make it easier to identify the problem.

Also are the plants inside the house, greenhouse or in the garden ?

 

Hi all, the fushcias are in the garden. here is a pic of one of the leaves, I live in King's Lynn Norfolk
many thanks

 

Looks like rust to me. You need some form of fungal control but I know that some of the treatments can have an adverse affect on Fuchsia so test spray a small area first and wait a couple of weeks to make sure that there are no ill effects on the test area.

 

Hello @Kimmy15 to GC and nice to have you with us

Longk could be correct on this one...as the link below shows.

Treating Fuchsia Leaf Diseases – How To Fix Diseases In Fuchsia Plants

 

Welcome to the forum Kimmy 15.
As already suggested by a member, it looks like Rust or Fuchsia rust. Fuchsia rust is a fungal infection that takes on many forms. It can also attack other plants. Any fuchsia grower who has Willow herb growing close by beware, as the infection can be transfered between the two.
Plants may need to be sprayed BEFORE the become infected. As far as I know. There is no miracal life saver chemical. Remove all affected leaves, buds, flowers and burn....DON'T COMPOST. Go ahead and spray with the hope that you have beaten a further attack.
Might I suggest. Check out RHS.org.uk/fuchsia rust.

Enjoy your gardening.

 

many thanks everyone for your help I shall away and get some spray x

 

Kimmy I hope it cures it for you mate