Some Fuchsias

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Fuchsias have done very well in my garden this year – they loved the mix of warm temperatures and rain. Here are some that are still performing despite the lateness of the season.

I posted a photo of ‘Preston Guild’ back in August; if anything, it’s carrying even more flowers now

I think ‘Trebah Hedging’ has a lot of fuchsia magellanica in its blood. The leaves have purple tints, especially noticeable early in the season

This is fuchsia magellanica ‘Versicolor’ which also has non-green foliage. Keep a watch for any green shoots; if left unchecked the whole bush will gradually revert

‘Hawkshead’ is from the same parentage. The flowers are pure white with no pink creeping in. I find this one needs a good, moist soil to perform at its best

Going back to fuchsias with coloured foliage, ‘Genii’ is probably the best. Grow it in shade to prevent the leaves from scorching

‘Tom West’ may not be hardy but how about this for a foliage plant?

‘Lady Bacon; is an old Victorian variety that always attracts attention in my garden. I’ve found it flowers best in part shade with a dressing of garden compost in early spring

Fuchsias can be pretty tolerant of a wide range of soils. These have been growing in a warm, sunny corner of the garden in really heavy clay for at least ten years.

For easy-going plants with a long flowering season, fuchsias are surely hard to beat.

• 20 Oct, 2011
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