Cut back most of last summer's growth. Those in pots should be repotted immediately after being pruned, using rich, porous compost. Those in the ground should be fertilized after pruning. The fuchsia gall mite has recently become a serious pest, causing distortion of leaves and shoots. Cut off and destroy distorted tissue.
Some varieties are more resistant to the mite.
Cuttings started last fall can be set out now. These mites cause the needles to turn brown and fall off, leaving dead and unsightly bare branches. Dust that settles on needles encourages mites, so continual hosing will help keep down the mite populations. There are chemical controls but these are non-selective and will kill beneficial insects also. Always have the soil moist before applying any fertilizer.