Fabulous fuchsias to try
‘Garden News’
Double hardy fuchsias are not as common as singles, so this colourful variety, named after yo your favourite magazine, is very special! In fact, the showy, two-tone pink flowers are so good it even has an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the Royal Horticultural Society. It was introduced in 1978 and has an upright, bushy habit. Height: 50cm (20in).
‘Pink Fizz’
With a vigorous, upright habit, this is sold as a climbing fuchsia and is perfect against a wall or fence. The large, red and carmine flowers produce a waterfall of colour and it’s hardy down to -10C (14F). Height: 1.5m (5ft).
‘Display’
‘Display may not have the biggest flowers but it creates one of the brightest shows with a real profusion of blooms, often with two or more blooms per leaf axil. The deep pink flowers are carried above dark green foliage by sturdy stems and growth is vigorous and healthy. Heigh Height: 75cm (30in), spread: 60cm (24in) (24in).
‘Genii’
Although the flowers of this American variety aren’t exceptional, being the size and colour we expect of a hardy fuchsia, don’t let this put you off adding this dazzling variety to your garden, after all, it does have an AGM. This is an all-rounder with vibrant, golden foliage that adds colour to the garden from the moment th the shoots appear in April until the first autumn frost ends t the display. Height: 75cm (30in (30in).
‘Lady Bacon’
Thiss super-tough and pretty plant was discovered in Chile by Priscilla Dora Ponsonby (Lady Bacon) who introduced it, and other rarities, to her Raveningham garden in Norfolk. It flowers until the autumn frosts and although small, the pink, white and lilac flowers are bright and showy. Height: 1.5m (5ft).