Fuchsia 'Winston Churchill'

Common name: Fuchsia 'Winston Churchill'

Description: This elegant upright fuchsia produces abundant double flowers with pink sepals and rich purple-blue skirts that create a sophisticated display throughout summer and into autumn. The graceful blooms are held on strong, upright stems above attractive foliage, bringing continuous colour and classic elegance to borders and containers. 'Winston Churchill' is a popular heritage variety offering reliable performance and weather tolerance, perfect for patio containers, summer bedding, and sunny to partially shaded borders. The long flowering period ensures elegant bicolour blooms from late spring through to the first frosts with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: long flowering season, double flowers, reliable heritage variety, suitable for containers, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, hummingbird hawk-moths

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 50cm x 40cm

Position: partial shade to full sun; tolerates more sun than many fuchsias

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; prefers moist but well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: tender; protect from frost or treat as annual