Michael Perry's top 5 fuchsia recommendations

A new phenomenon, climbing fuchsias have quickly become one of the most versatile climbers for the garden or large patio pot. 'Lady in Black' has been bred by Thompson & Morgan and features the black colourings of popular variety ‘Roesse Blacky’ on vigorous, 6-10 feet high plants.

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One of the best new introductions of recent years, 'Beckie-Lou' has that classic fuchsia appearance and flower power to rival all others. It can be grown as a bush in the border, in a patio pot or trained upright as a unique column of colour.

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Trailing fuchsias with giant, blowsy blooms are great for hanging baskets, either mixed with a range of other plants, or simply on their own. The stars of the show have to be the varieties with striped and speckled blooms, especially 'Orange King'.

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Hardy fuchsias are excellent for filling a space in the border; they enjoy sun or shade and form a lovely rounded shape, literally dripping with blooms. They’re low-maintenance too, just trim back each spring. 'Delta’s Sarah' is the pick of the bunch, with a rarely seen blue shade, which fades to a gorgeous mauve - there are often 2 colours on a plant at the same time!

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A very different type of Fuchsia for any trailing container. Previously only known by fuchsia fanatics, 'Eruption' is now available to Thompson & Morgan customers. Early establishment is the key to success and you’ll be rewarded with literally 100s, maybe even 1000s, of blooms per plant throughout the summer months.

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