Some Flowering Fuchsias

Well, I have saved this blog Hywel......what a collection. Big Slim is so unusual and I love Cloverdale Pearl, Cymru, Border Queen and Mood Indigo and and......

Goodness Hywel, if I had not known they were yours I would have thought I had hit upon 'The National Collection' lol.
You have so many interesting ones and all so healthy.
How do you over winter so many?

I was going to nominate it for goypedia but someone has got there before me......

As I scrolled down I thought I like that one...and that one...and that....well its easier to say that the only ones that didn't tempt me are the long thin ones, and the big blowsy showy ones are my very favorite...

Thankyou so much for putting this blog together, Hywel ... it's gone on to my Favourites for future reference ... wonderful collection of Fuchsias ... :o)

Its also gone into my favs Hywel, I have a habit of losing my labels, also some of them come without the proper names so a blog from you is always a treat to see as you always give out the info as well, so don`t apologise you are a great help, you have so many, we could choose a colour scheme for next year just by checking out your blogs..
I couldn`t possibly pick a favourite, they are all lovely...

Woweee Hywel, this must have taken you ages and ages to put these photos on, fantastic blog, how do you water all this lot?? They are truly beautiful and I love them all, especially Cymru & Mood Indigo. Just wonderful. Many thanks.

Thanks for this Hywel, I shall put it in my favs too. They are all so beautiful, too many lovely ones to choose a favourite really, but I like Citation, Blue Angel and Mood Indigo.

WOW! Wish it could have put that in bigger letters! Just when I thought I have a fav, I see 3 others! Really nice collection of pictures, is about best I can do now...ok, Big slim, Blue angel, Border queen and springtime. Love them all! Great post! LT

Wow Hywel - what a collection!! they all look in good condition too

I have been up and down those pictures umpteen times trying to pick out a favourite - no good - too much choice. They are all lovely, healthy looking plants Hywel. GORGEOUS!!!!

Wow Hywel what an amazing collection, they are all beautiful, if I could choose favourites I would pick Harry Grey after my Hubby if you are ever taking cuttings could I please have one of this one! my other favourites are Hidecote Beauty its sensational and another I would have to choose is the gorgeous Citation, Im not looking again as so many more jump out at me .Thanks for showing Hywel;0))

Hywel I am just breathless! Absolutely wonderful. Now I have several more hardy ones on my wish list! Do you kow how many you have? I wonder how long it takes you to pot them all on in the spring?

Thank you all for looking at my fuchsias ...

Denise they spend the winter in the old outside loo, covered wit sheets of newspaper and bubble wrap :D

Steragram I don't know how many I've got because some always die, and I buy more all the time, so it varies.
I repot them a few at a time over several days, but I don't do them all every year. The bigger ones just get a dressing of fresh compost on top.

Grandmage I just use a watering can lol

Wow, hywel. How long did it take you to put this blog on? It is stunning. More like a reference encyclopedia. Well done. The fuchsias are just gorgeous. Jx

lovely collection Hywel, i particularly like that citation one i think it's called...

A big WOW from me to Hywel , fantastic blog, I couldn't pick a favourite either , love them all :-)

Thank you all :o)

Jane it took a while to do the blog because I had to sift through loads of photos in different files ! I had thought of puting them in alphabetical order, but I couldn't be bothered lol

Surreylad Citation opens out like a flat upside-down saucer. It's very pretty and I'm pleased you like it.

Thanks Simbad. I haven't got a favourite either ...

Lol. Hywel :) With a watering can!!!!! :):):)

;o))

That has gone straight to my favourites too. Like Jane, I wondered just how long this must have taken; first to photograph, then to upload and write the, as usual, informative blog. When I first started scrolling through, I was trying to remember the names of several favourites, but as I went on, I realised that it was impossible to choose, though I do love the real 'showgirls' who look as if they're fresh from the Moulin Rouge, as well as some of the very subtle ones. I've heard the term 'doodlesack' for bagpipes - obviously a corruption of the Dutch. Incidentally, my 'Blackie' has pods now. Do I need to cut them off to keep him flowering? With all those fuschias to care for, it's a wonder you've time to be on here at all, but always good to see you. Enjoy your pursuits.
Incidentally, I had to look twice at Scottish and Pansy's avatars. Swap tiger for dog and or vice-versa and SNAP! Well, almost.

Hywel
Impressive collection and all the better shared!
These pics are great inspiration, I am another who has added this to their fav's.
I especially like Jose Tamerus!
Thanks for posting this blog! :)

Same here. Lovely photography. Saved into favourities for the winter months.

I think you've probably got a nominatikon for having the most favourited blog, Hywel! It went straight into my favourites too! :o)

Hywel everyone of your fuchsias are so lovely, can not pick a favourite love them all x.

Thank you all for your comments :o)

Tusedaybear yes I would remove the pods in order to keep the plant flowering.

Definitely goes to favs! So many different kinds! -I couldn't possibly pick out a favorite, they're all fantastic!:)

Thank you, Hywel. :))

Fantastic Hywel they are all beautiful, not a blog a Fuschia encyclopedia :o)

Lovely Hywel, ours are slow to open to but they are getting there.

Lovely Hywel - the big slims are so unusual - like those - really love fuchsias - I remember having the dark eyes one - sadly lost it :(

wow Hywel my finger hurts now with scrolling down so many fuscias haha, but worth it to see their beauty and colour, lovely blog :o)))

Thanks for all your comments. I'm pleased everyone likes my fuchsias :o)

Sorry to put a strain on your finger Sandra lol ...I hope it will be less painful soon ;o))

What a lovely variety love Star Wars and had a little giggle the name Anty Jinx pretty one

What a lovely variety love Star Wars and had a little giggle the name Anty Jinx pretty one

Thanks Sixpence. Nice to see you again :o)

lol thanx Hywel haha :o))

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:+) You too Hywel

:+) You too Hywel

It's lovely to see the real Delta's Sarah :-D Still loving Star Wars. Must admit I was feeling v sorry for myself on Sunday morning as was packing suitcase to go away for work then heard that there was a fuchsia fair about 20 miles away and was so wanting to go but couldn't fit it in :-( Never mind - your blog is a great substitute and as long as I have a job to fund my fuchsia habit I can keep on adding your inspirational fuchsias to my wishlist. Really appreciate your addition of hardiness indicator as I don;t have anywhere to overwinter so they just have to take their chances with me. Just noticed when I cam back that my white hardy fuchsia "Hawkshead" has started to bud so fingers crosssed I get some photos on soon :-D

Thank you Julie.
What a pitty you won't be able to make it to the fuchsia fair, but you can look forward to buying them in some other places :o)
I'm pleased to hear about your Hwakshead. It's such a sweet little flower ... very nice :o)

Hywell,
A great collection and more to come, cant wait!
added to favorites. especally like Welsh Dragon.
But hey some great plants and colors. not to mention your patience in putting it all together for us to enjoy.

Thank you :o) It did take a while lol

really lovely fuchsias came across this blog by chance while i was on google images :-) (one of your photos was on there)
i was trying to establish if my climbing fuchsias were the same as your Strawberry Delights in your recent blog! or perhaps they may well be the ones under your Strawberry Delights ;-D still none the wiser!
really lovely collection!

Just had another look - Blue Angel is amazing! Most unusual.

Hi Jane ... I hope you found the name of your climber ...
Strawberry Delight forms a small bush :o)

Thanks Steragram. I haven't got Blue Angel any more - it has died :(

Oh, that's so disappointing, it was really unusual.