Species – There are over 100 species, of which around 60% are in cultivation in the UK, but few are available from commercial sources. At our meetings knowledge and experience is shared about keeping, growing and propagating species.

Hybridisation – Our meetings are the forum for discussion and debate between some of the UK's most accomplished hybridisers as well as a forum to educate and encourage those who want to try hybridising for the first time but are not sure where to start.

Heritage – This covers fuchsia cultivars introducted up to and including 1938, the year of the British Fuchsia Society formation. Our forebears knew a lot about growing and breeding Fuchsias. It was probably the most popular plant grown in Victorian gardens and Stately Homes. The older cultivars are our heritage and a genetic bloodline. We are committed to preserving our Fuchsia Heritage.

The group meets once a year for our AGM at Creaton Village Hall, Teaton Lane CREATON (NN6 8NH), this is location is about 9 miles from J18 on the M1 or 13 miles from the junction of the M6 and M1 via the A14/A5199. The day starts at 10 am with tea or coffee. The business of the AGM takes place in the morning. We have a DIY lunch with tea and coffee half way through the day. The day finishes no later than 4.00pm.

The afternoon comprise of talks either from our members and/or a guest speaker(s). Our meetings are about discussion and debate so there is plenty of time set aside for this.

A good selection of fuchsia plants donated by members is on sale at our meetings. These sometimes include unusual and/or rare species and cultivars.

Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced grower you are all welcome.

We also have 2 to 3 virtual meetings per year over zoom with a talk on a subject of interest to the group. These virtual meetings include members from other countries around the world especially in the USA and Europe
So even if you are unable to join our face to face meeting in the UK, you can still participate.

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