Hardy fuchsias come in a variety of forms, including tall, shrubby, upright ones, low bush types, spreaders more suited to cascading, groundcovers and even vining forms. Also, hardy fuchsias can take a good deal more sun than the tender, hanging basket annual types - too much shade can also contribute to a very lax habit. Sure, you can use any kind of support system to help keep it more upright, but I'd go with something shorter and wider than a tomato cage - something more like a peony cage. The intent is not to see any support once the plant is fully leafed and blooming.

Gardengal, thanks for your response. I guess I really didn't want it in a tomato cage, sort of humiliating for a fuchsia, right? I have no idea what kind of fuchsia it is, but I think I'll move it towards the front of the bed where it will get more light, and try to move it a bit away from the big bush on its left which crowds it somewhat by the end of the summer. If I'm still not happy with it in the late spring, I'll do something else with it.

The fuchsia in question is the one held up by the hoop thingie. Thanks again.

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