Fuchsia Lady Bacon
By Hywel
- 22 Jul, 2018
- 9 likes
New one this year - dainty leaves, tiny flowers, and it's hardy :)
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lol who's that !:D
22 Jul, 2018
I've discovered he is the President of the Royal Horticultural Society
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Fuchsia magellanica 'Lady Bacon' was apparently discovered in Chile by Lady Bacon. Priscilla Dora Ponsonby (1913-2000) was an energetic plantswoman who collected many rare species from around the world.
22 Jul, 2018
you heard it here first !
I thought she must be related lol
Gg
22 Jul, 2018
That's a very pretty one so tiny too love the colours.
22 Jul, 2018
Thank you both :)
22 Jul, 2018
Your very welcome Hywel 😊
22 Jul, 2018
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I wonder if she is related to Sir Nicholas Hickman Ponsonby Bacon lol
Gg
22 Jul, 2018