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Fuchsias Pictures and Varieties


Fuchsias Pictures and Varieties

Recommended Varieties and Cultivars
The variety of fuchsia colours and forms is so great that it is a matter of taste which variety suits you. However, different varieties of fuchsia are more suited to some particular situations. This article recommends a few varieties for each situation. Click on the fuchsia name for a picture.

Fuchsia Use Colour Comment

Heidi Ann Container Cerise / lilac Superb small pot plant. Compact and bushy.

Marinka Basket Red Easy to grow, superb massed in a basket

Mrs Popple Hedge and bedding Red/purple/violet Excellent bedding / hedge. Very hardy.

Pink Galore Basket Pink Beautiful colour, freely produced flowers

RAF Basket Red / pink Vigorous, needs frequent pinching out.

Royal Velvet Standard and container Red / purple The ultimate standard - superb plant.


Name: penny
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Date posted: October 21, 2010 - 03:48 am
Message: unfortunatly i left my fuchsia and banana plants out, there was a frost, the fuchsia still has alot off flowers, i want to bring plants in i only have a conservatory but dont know what to do or where is best to put them, can you help? many thanks


Name: Leo
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Date posted: August 26, 2010 - 02:19 pm
Message: Hi

Is it too late to take fuchia cuttings now please. If not how do I look after the plants for next year?