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Andy19

19/03/2013 at 18:20

Hi looking for a fuchsia that i can plant outside in the garden and leave out in all seasons any advice will be very helpfull.

donutsmrs

19/03/2013 at 18:25

I've got Mrs Popple, I've had this in my garden since 2003 and it never lets me down. It is very hardy and flowers very well. I cut it back this time of the year and it quickly sends up new shoots. I love it.

nutcutlet

19/03/2013 at 18:26

Ricartonii and magellenica are words that spring to mind. I think one may be a cultivar of the other. They've been alive here for years. Alive, not thriving but I think that's down to my naff dry soil.

nodlisab

20/03/2013 at 15:38

Have a look at Delta Sarah ,just bought some from Brookside Nursery really nice plants.

Andy19

20/03/2013 at 16:40

Thanks everyone i will decide which one i pick and will let you know.

Joyce Goldenlily

21/03/2013 at 18:51

Genii and Tom Thumb are dwarf hardy fuschias, Winston Churchill is also hardy, this is a larger growing one with double white centre and red outer petals. There is a lovely, small flowered very pale pink one, no idea what it is called so not much help.

Brumbull

21/03/2013 at 18:54

nodlisab, I have used Brookside, your right they do some lovely plants

Bunny ...

21/03/2013 at 18:54

Are they fussy plants ? Soil ? Etc

Brumbull

21/03/2013 at 18:56

Have any of you ever grown a fuchsia called - Border Raider ? Thanks

Joyce Goldenlily

21/03/2013 at 19:06

Fuschias like a fairly rich soil and prefer growing in cool or semi shaded situations. Having said that, my Winston Churchill is growing in one of the hottest summer corners in my garden, it was there when I moved in, that may be why it survives the winters, we do not have too much severe winter weather down here in the South West, it is fairly close to a drai so the ground is always damp.

Brumbull

21/03/2013 at 19:11

Fuchsias don't like the soil soaking, they like fair drainage, I feed well prior to coming into bud, I have many fuchsias of all different varieties, my favourites have to be the standards though

Andy19

21/03/2013 at 20:08

Think i will go for Ricartonii after having a look at some thanks everybody for your help.

Verdun

21/03/2013 at 20:09

My favourite hardy fuschia is Genii.....it has yellow foliage and red flowers and is tough. I cut it to the base in spring.....well I've done it already...and it makes a shrub 3 or 4 feet high Planted next to dwarf purple berberis.....atropurpurea nana....it looks superb

Andy19

21/03/2013 at 20:13

Verdun just when i thought problem sorted i will have a look at it thanks.

Verdun

21/03/2013 at 20:16

Hi andy19, plant in sun it simply shines with or without flowers

Verdun

21/03/2013 at 20:21

Hi andy19, planted in sun it simply shines with or without flowers
Brumbull, I grew a couple of standards once but they snapped off in the wind so been put off since. I think I should have developed a stronger stem. Actually, im now tempted to have another go. Any varieties you recommend for training as standards?

scotkat

21/03/2013 at 21:00

Yes have to say Gennii and its foliage is stunning Andy and Hawkshead its a white single and hardy to.

And Phylis which I am growing as a standard its come through the winter also hardy.

I will be take tip cuttings if you would like 1.

Brumbull

21/03/2013 at 21:25

Beacon;
Dark Eyes;
Dollar Princess;
Garden News;
Spion Kop and Jennifer Anne

Are all good growers for standards Verdun, want any more info on growing standards the way I do let me know Verdun

Verdun

21/03/2013 at 22:17

Ok thanks Brumbull. I may just do that. Is there a fee? I can pay up to 20p

Brumbull

22/03/2013 at 06:28

Verdun ! a fee ? never some growers make the mistake of trying to develop the head of the standard before the girth of the stem is sufficient, remember the bigger the flower on the fuchsia the heavier the actual head shall be ................. BUT there is a clever way round this via a supporting system i use myself.