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About William McMahon
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Expertise
Most questions regarding the growing and reproduction of Fuchsias.

Experience
I have grown Fuchsias for 25 years, and before I left the United Kingdom to live in France, I was a member of the British Fuchsia Society,Also Black Country Fuchsia Society, West Midlands Fuchsia Society and the North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society

Education/Credentials
Secondry Technical Education. I years college for Science and Mathematics.

Awards and Honors
Best in Show - West Midlands Fuchsia Society 1995. Various 1st 2nd and 3rds. in all the societies named above until I moved to France in 2001.

   

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when to bury fuschias11/15/2009William McMahon
  Q: I recently was given half a dozen fuschias that are some twenty years old from a neighbour who went ...
  A: You have surprised me about your climate. If your fuchsias are Hardy varieties, they will be ok for ...
when to bury fuschias11/14/2009William McMahon
  Q: I recently was given half a dozen fuschias that are some twenty years old from a neighbour who went ...
  A: Obviously you have very cold winters.If you are burying the plants, it would be best if there were ...
fuschia blackie11/10/2009William McMahon
  Q: How do i overwinter it and do i cut it back, how far and when
  A: If your fuchsia is in a container, it is best to cut it back now. Prune it back to about 6 inches ...
when & how much to prune fuschia in socal11/10/2009William McMahon
  Q: I am in Thousand Oaks in southern CA. i have a fuchsia that was my Mom's and had to be removed from ...
  A: The best time to prune back is in the fall. From your description, your fuchsia would benefit from a ...
Fuchsias and pests10/27/2009William McMahon
  Q: When I moved into my house,I didn't know I had a cute little Fuchsia on the North side of the house, ...
  A: From the information you have given me, it seems snails are the culprits.In France it is also the ...
fuschia - curling leaves10/24/2009William McMahon
  Q: I have various varieties of fuschias which are kept in partial shade (some morning, some afternoon). ...
  A: The symptoms you have described can be down to quite a few different problems. The most common ...
Moving Bush Fuschia in October10/19/2009William McMahon
  Q: I live near Derby in East Midlands and have recently moved into a house with a mature garden which ...
  A: If you have to move your plant now, it would be better into a large pot and kept frost free over the ...
Wintering fuchsia10/18/2009William McMahon
  Q: I have a fuchsia which I think is lovely: it's called, "Swingtime," and its blooms look sort of like ...
  A: Swingtime is a beautiful variety, I have it myself. A few years ago I saw a basket of swingtime at a ...
fuchsia basket winterization/death10/12/2009William McMahon
  Q: I have a fuchsia basket that got fried in the heat this summer. I watered it and basically just left ...
  A: Your fuchsia is coming back into life, they do this sometimes after they have had a severe check. ...
Denver fuschias10/11/2009William McMahon
  Q: Just moved to Denver where we have already had 3 snowfalls and several frosts. I brought my plant ...
  A: You can still cut it back now,make sure there are no leaves or flowers on the plant.The important ...
Winter for Fuchsia Tree10/10/2009William McMahon
  Q: I have read many of your e-mail questions, but my fuchsia is a tree and I live in the Seattle, WA. ...
  A: It is best to put your plant into your garage before the frosts appear, Remove all the leaves and ...
Fushia in pots and basket10/4/2009William McMahon
  Q: I have several fushia that I need to prepare for Winter. I've read many of your responses and am ...
  A: You are correct, to store indoors, the best time is now to prepare your plants for winter storage. ...
keeping fushias indoor thru michigan winter10/4/2009William McMahon
  Q: My mom has had a gorgeous fuchsia this summer in a pot she sat on the picnic table , now would like ...
  A: It is best to store in a place light or dark with a temperature that does not go below 34 degrees ...
Overwintering Fuschia9/30/2009William McMahon
  Q: Do I leave the entire plant intact...do I cut it back...do I water it during the winter...what is ...
  A: From your question, I would think your plant is in a container or pot. If you are storing your plant ...
fuchsias9/23/2009William McMahon
  Q: CanI use a fuchsia as a house plant? Just keeping it blooming and watered as I do all my other ...
  A: It is possible to grow a fuchsia in a conservatory, but in other household rooms they will become ...
fuchsia9/11/2009William McMahon
  Q: is it best to have 6blooms the same or 6 different for a flower show thank you tom
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering, it is probably best if you have six blooms from the same plant or ...
Hanging fushia plant8/30/2009William McMahon
  Q: the plant puts out the bulb with color but does not bloom. My husband forgot to water(2 hottest ...
  A: It seems your plant is in stress. Be careful not to overwater, it can be as bad as no water. It ...
Fertilizing Fuchsias1/8/2009William McMahon
  Q: When do I start fertilizing my Fuchsia Baskets in the Greenhouse?
  A: If you are keeping your baskets growing throughout the winter months at about 40/50 degrees far. you ...
Name of a variety11/16/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have had a fuchsia for years. It has tiny cerise pink flowers less than a cm long but just a tube ...
  A: I have not heard of arial or aerial, Your fuchsia is probably a Encliandra, there are lots of this ...
Fushia Seed Pods11/15/2008William McMahon
  Q: My husband and I have many fushia plants that we need to put away for the winter, and we were ...
  A: It is possible to keep the seeds. The seeds need to be removed from the pods now and dried on a ...
wintering fushias in the Northwest U.S.A.11/2/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in the outer edge of the Puget Sound region of WA and am in the snow line. I have a lovely ...
  A: Your fuchsia will need to be inside for the winter in a frost free place (garage or similar). To ...
obtaining fuschias in Spain10/30/2008William McMahon
  Q: I am hoping you will be able to enlighten to me? I adore fuschias and would love to fill my large ...
  A: From what you tell me, I think the soil in the boxes needs to be replaced with a garden compost in ...
obtaining fuschias in Spain10/29/2008William McMahon
  Q: I am hoping you will be able to enlighten to me? I adore fuschias and would love to fill my large ...
  A: All growers in Europe only take cutting in the spring so this is the reason no plants are available ...
My outdoor fuchsias10/29/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in Ontario, Canada where we get a lot of snow and cold weather. I planted my two fuchsias ...
  A: I think because of your cold winter weather, I would dig up the plants now. Cut the top growth back ...
Fuchsias get reddish dwarfish leaves10/29/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have a lot of fuchsias in pots on my porch, and most of them are dwarfing (the leaves and blooms ...
  A: All garden centers should have soluble plant feeds in stock, they are usually all systemic. On the ...
Fuchsias10/29/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have plants that are now three years old. I have replanted cutting the root ball and trimming ...
  A: Yes thats not a problem. To overwinter your plants,leave them in their containers and prune the top ...
wintering Fushias10/28/2008William McMahon
  Q: How do you store a Fushia for Winter and bring back in Spring?
  A: If your fuchsia is in a container,you will need to prune it back to about 6 inches above the soil ...
Fuchsias get reddish dwarfish leaves10/28/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have a lot of fuchsias in pots on my porch, and most of them are dwarfing (the leaves and blooms ...
  A: I don't think your plants have a virus,it seems they are lacking in nourishment. Fuchsias are big ...
wintering10/27/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in a very cold spot in MA. Brought my coral colored fuchsia with woody stems in last week to ...
  A: Garden fleece is a material we use in the colder northern hemisphere to protect garden plants in the ...
wintering10/27/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in a very cold spot in MA. Brought my coral colored fuchsia with woody stems in last week to ...
  A: Your basement should be fine. Prune back to about 6 inches above the soil level and cover your plant ...
Fuchia Care10/25/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have had my fuchsia for about 5 months. I purchased it as a "shrub" and transplanted it into a ...
  A: From what you have told me, I think your fuchsia is suffering from lack of nourishment, also at ...
Oregon Fall and Winter and Fuchsias??10/24/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in Portland Oregon and I'm wondering if it is OK to plant fuchsias outside?? Generally we ...
  A: You can plant fuchsias in the ground to over-winter, they would need to be hardy varieties.I have a ...
Fuchsias with yellow leaves10/18/2008William McMahon
  Q: I ahve 3 potted fuchsias and all have numerous leaves that have gone yellow and now have black spots ...
  A: I need to know what country you are in to answer correctly. If your growing season is nearing the ...
repotting my fuschia10/15/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in New England and will be bringing my fuschia into the house. I would love to cut it back ...
  A: If you are taking your plant into the house to keep growing throught the winter, it will require a ...
first fushia10/11/2008William McMahon
  Q: I wonder how to treat the fuchsia during the winter. I live in Connecticut will it survive in a ...
  A: Your plant will stand more chance of survival if it can be in a frost free place indoors (Garage or ...
How do you bring a Fuschia Hanging Basket indoors for the winter?10/10/2008William McMahon
  Q: Is it possible to bring a Fuchsia basket indoors for the winter? I Have a nice bright window in my ...
  A: It is possible to take your fuchsia into the house, but it will grow leggy and grow towards the ...
Best time to repot fuschia?10/6/2008William McMahon
  Q: I live in the cold North East of England and am wondering when the best time for repotting my ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I have been away for a few days.If your plant is in a container outside, it ...
cutting back10/6/2008William McMahon
  Q: My hardy fuchsias, Sarah delta and snowcap have taken a b.it of a hammering in some very strong ...
  A: Hell Paul, I use straw in a layer of approx 6 inches deep and I rake soil onto the top of it to keep ...
cutting back9/27/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have several hanging baskets (some I started from clippings last winter) I need to know how far to ...
  A: You are correct, about 6 inches above the compost.You then have to keep them in a frost free place ...
overwintering fuschia9/22/2008William McMahon
  Q: I have a fuschia Alice Hoffmann growing in a pot in our courtyard garden (west of Scotland). What is ...
  A: Your plant would probably not survive the winter if left outside in a pot. After the autumn when ...

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