"Adam Lea" wrote in message
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In my location (SE) we have had virtually nothing that could be called
winter conditions, it has been like a perpetual autumn. One thing I have
noticed as a result is that that the broad beans I sowed at the end of
October have just kept on growing through the winter, and are not
outgrowing their pots. I'm sure there must be other plants that have not
gone into a proper dormant period. If this mildness continues up to spring
are there likely to be any adverse effects on any plants/trees that are
more adapted to proper seasons?

My fuschia is still in leaf, I don't think I've ever seen that before in
early February. It takes around -5°C or so to 'frazzle' it so it
drops it's leaves but there has been nothing approaching that this winter.

I don't know if this will do it any harm, after all fuschias in Cornwall
must remain in leaf throughout the winter in most years.
Whatever happens I will cut it back to the base in April even
if it's still 'living' wood.
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Col

Bolton, Lancashire
160m asl
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