Fuchsia in container-can it be pruned?
Jeffrey Huard
10 years ago
Hi
I have two containers in shady porch areas with a fuschia which is doing nicely. That said. I am wondering if it will grow top heavy and start to fall over. Should I prune it shorter to make it more full and bushy and less tall?
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