Beginning with the outdoor garden, this title shows how to grow fuchsias as specimen plants, for summer bedding, in the rockery, underplanted with bulbs, as hedges and as trained shapes.

Growing fuchsias successfully in borders, containers, hanging baskets and conservatories, with a directory of types.

Fuchsias were first hybridized in the early 19th century, and since then more than 10,000 cultivars have been introduced. This book is a beautifully illustrated directory of over 500 of the best-loved fuchsia cultivars. Each entry consists of a description of the attributes and size of the flowers and foliage, the growth habit, hardiness, recommended zones, the plant's original hybridizer and year of introduction, and there is guidance about the ideal varieties for any situation.With over 270 specially commissioned flower photographs, this is the ideal reference book for everyone who has a passion for growing these beautiful and well-loved plants.

This guide provides information necessary for the gardener or fuchsia enthusiast to grow and show this popular plant. Starting with a history of the Fuchsia, its classification and lists of recommended cultivars, the book goes on to cover all aspects of cultivation, propagation and hybridization, as well as giving useful tips on the best ways to display them and hints for show success. George Bartlett has also written Fuchsias - Crowood Gardening Guide.

The best-selling Crowood Gardening Guide series provides expert guidance and sensible advice on a wide range of gardening subjects. Highly illustrated, and with clear, step-by-step instruction and special features, each book is an invaluable source of practical know-how and fresh inspiration for all gardening enthusiasts. Hardy Fuchsias - Step by Step to Growing Success shows how to make this popular and versatile plant a glorious focus of your garden. Covering all aspects of care, it reveals the secrets of how to enjoy an annual display and gives invaluable advice on how to choose and prepare your border; care for the plant through the seasons and grow new plants from old. AUTHOR: George Bartlett is Vice-President and former President of the British Fuchsia Society. He has over thirty-five years' experience as a grower, exhibitor and judge. A lecturer on all aspects of fuchsia growing and a regular contributor to magazines, he is also the author of several books for Crowood, including Fuchsias - The New Cultivars, Fuchsias - Step by Step to Growing Success and Fuchsias - A Colour Guide. 100 colour photos

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of growing fuchsias, current developments in fuchsia hybridising are covered in particular depth. Other topics include potting procedures, pests and diseases, chromosome references and plant genetics.

This practical guide provides advice for gardening techniques such as selecting fuchsia plants, composts and feed, propagation, potting on, overwintering, and pests and diseases. It also includes a handy seasonal calendar of tasks as well as a fully illustrated directory of over 200 fuchsia cultivars.