FUCHSIAS -Distance Learning Course
Course Content 1. Introduction • Nature and scope of Fuchsias • Plant Naming • Plant Families, hybrids, varieties, cultivars • Classification of Fuchsias (Bushes, Shrubs, Standards, Rockery Plants, Espaliers) • Dividing the genus Fuchsia into seven sub sections • Describing Fuchsias (Flowers, Foliage, Floral tubes) • Resources 2. Culture • Preparing a garden • Understanding soils • Plant nutrition • Planting, staking, mulching, watering • Pruning • Pest and disease, etc 3. Propagation • Scope and nature of Fuchsia propagation • Propagating mixes • Potting media • Fuchsias from cuttings • Stock plants • Softwood cuttings • Hormone treatment • Semi hardwood cuttings • Disinfecting cutting material • Best cutting environment • Managing pest and disease during propagating Fuchsias 4. The Most Commonly Grown Varieties. There are over 8,000 Fuchsia cultivars, mostly either derived from F. magellanica and F. fulgens; or derived from F. triphylla or related species. This lesson concentrates on these two groups. • Hardy Fuchsias • UprightFuchsias • Tall Fuchsias • Medium growers • Dwarf Growers • Trailing Fuchsias 5. Other Important Groups. • Section 1 Quelusia Fuchsias • Section 2 Eufuchsia • Section 2a Ellobium • Section 3 Kierschlegeria • Section 4 Skinnera • Section 5 Hemsleyella • Section 6. Schufia • Section 7 Encliandra • How to train a standard Fuchsia • Espalier Fuchsias 6. The Lesser Grown Varieties • Less common characertistics • Less commonly cultivated species 7. Using Fuchsias • Using colour properly in a garden • Container growing • Topiary • Hanging Baskets 8. Special Assignment Problem Based Learning project with the following aims: • Identify common fuchsias that are grown commercially and sold in and suited to your region. • Identify a range of ‘species’ fuchsias suited to your locality. • Identify the cultural requirements of fuchsias suited to your locality • Outline methods for producing ‘exhibition quality’ fuchsias. Find out more at http://www.acsedu.co.uk/Courses/Plant-Varieties/FUCHSIAS-VHT112-162.aspx Or email us at info@acsedu.co.uk for more information