Hardy fuchsias can be planted, depending on ground conditions, up to about the middle/end of July so they can settle themselves in before winter. As regards varieties...its all down to personal preference....if you google you will find many companies who sell a wide range of varieties....try the Duchy of Cornwall site....they have lots...there are the small dainty types and the more colourful, "blowsy" types....the choice is yours.......Enjoy your search!!!

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Some are hardier than others. So choose carefully.

I'd recommend 'Madam Cornelissen' 'Tom Thumb', 'Mrs. Popple', 'Alice Holt'. Also check out Fuchsia magellenica 'Riccartonii versicolour' or F. molinae 'Sharpitor' - these have the typical "species" type flowers, being long and narrow, but the leaves are coloured greyish green with pink parts too - quite striking, but a bit of a messy grower, needs a bit of room.

Annabel is a good hardy one as well.

Hi, One that has quite large flowers but has lots of hardiness awards is "Garden News" one of my favourite hardies.