On Sunday, February 2, 2014 7:53:25 AM UTC, Col wrote:
"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

Snow videos:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QvmL4UWBmHFMKWiwYm_gg

I have a fuschia in just about full flower and full leaf. I'll do the same as you though.