Author Topic: October Fuchsias (Read 4424 times)

Georgie · « **on:** October 07, 2007, 20:23:03 »

Here are just a few of the Fuchsias blooming in my garden today. :) G x

This is Lottie Hobby. Tiny flowers about 1cm long and lovely round black fruits.

Lady Boothy. It is not a climbing Fuchsia as billed but it has grown to about 6-7 feet tall. :)

Carmel Blue.

Circus Spangles

...and again

...and again!

Lauren S · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2007, 22:25:18 »

Bloomin' Lovely ;D

manicscousers · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2007, 15:42:20 »

does the lady boothby spread around the garden, Georgie..next door had fuschias, now we have them all over, I cut them down every winter, they just come right back ;D
lovely pictures, by the way :)

Georgie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2007, 16:46:20 »

Thanks both. :) Sorry Manics but I have no idea. I've not heard of Fuchsias spreading like that but anything's possible I guess. Mine are in pots on concrete so no danger of them escaping here. ;D

G x

lorna · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:00:30 »

Lovely Georgie, I remember when you bought Lady Boothby. I have made a note of Lady Boothby, Swingtime and Circus Spangles that I intend to buy next year. OK so I am a "copy cat" but they really appeal to me :) Thanks for sharing.
Lorna

kenkew · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:53:45 »

Puts mine to such shame I'm not going to 'pic' em!.... :D

Georgie · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2007, 20:50:54 »

Thanks Lorna. Swingtime has finished flowering now but it has wonderful 'hips' on it, a beautiful plum colour. I've taken lots of Fuchsia cuttings so before you buy next year remind me of what you'd like in case I have any spares. :)

Come on Ken, I've shown you mine! ;D

G x

manicscousers · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:06:14 »

not really mine ;D it's next door's made a break for it

kenkew · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2007, 21:14:00 »

Mine are just over there......Bu**er...the ruddy geese just eat 'em! Shish.

lorna · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2007, 22:26:53 »

Many thanks Georgie. I actually made a note of swingtime some time ago, I added the others yesterday when I saw your photos. Do you over winter them in a greenhouse? Heated or unheated?
Lorna

Georgie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2007, 22:30:40 »

They are all in my unheated greenhouse Lorna. I'm not sure how the less hardy ones will fair but they have two options. ;D

G x

lorna · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2007, 22:34:12 »

Thanks Georgie.

Gardengirl · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2007, 10:14:08 »

Beautiful photos Georgie :) I love fuchsias, they seem to be going on and on this year. Here are a few of my hardy ones. Lost the label for the blue one so if anyone recognises it, please let me know :)

Gardengirl · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2007, 10:21:43 »

Oh, and how could I forget little Tom Thumb still blooming its little socks off on my pond rockery ;D

lorna · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2007, 14:46:05 »

Just beautiful Gardengirl

rosebud · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2007, 15:40:57 »

lORNA, HOW ARE THE CUTTINGS THAT YOU TOOK HOME WITH YOU?/. DID THE FAVOURITE OF YOURS FROM T& M GROW ALRIGHT HAVE YOU STILL GOT IT?. i SHALL BE TAKING THE BLACK ONE IN SO I SHALL DO YOU A COUPLE OF CUTTINGS, I SHALL KEEP THEM UNTILL YOU BOTH VISIT IN THE SPRING. LOVE MARY. Oppppppps sorry not shouting ;D ;D ;D

Georgie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2007, 18:04:59 »

Beautiful pics, Gardengirl. ;D Could the blue one be Carmel Blue?

G x

Gardengirl · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2007, 18:31:50 »

I used to have Carmel Blue Georgie, but I have a feeling it is not a hardy one. Will look it up in my fuchsia book :)

Georgie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2007, 20:20:14 »

Eek, I thought Carmel Blue was hardy. Please let me know if it isn't. ::)

G x

Gardengirl · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2007, 20:41:03 »

My book of fuchsias does not say whether Carmel Blue is hardy or not G but I looked on this web site of hardy fuchsias and it is not mentioned.
http://www.findthatfuchsia.info/hardy_fuchsias.htm

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