‘Shuna Lindsay’ is the Fuchsia of the Week 07/2015.

Posted by Siglinde on Apr 4, 2015 in Allgemein, Fuchsia of the week, Fuchsie der Woche | 0 comments

This hybrid was introduced 1980 by James Travis from the UK and named like his grand-daughter

J. Travis crossbred more then 50 hybrids from 1956 through 1985, and beside that published a book in 1963 with the title “Fuchsia culture”. Given that commitment there it may not be surprising that this Fuchsia of the week is so exceptional.

 

 

In my opinion this is largely due to the interesting color composition. There are only very few Hybrids showing 3-4 colors in one blossom, and i do positively know no other with dark green, leathery leafs like “Shuna Lindsay”. As one might by this, this hybrid will tolerate even direct sunlight. And there is even more color exposed by the sturdy sprouts who carry the blossoms on their tops.

 

Given that complexity it will not surprise that the plants will not grow fast. But it is well worth to be patient with this hybrid. It will start flourishing a bit later, but than it will show many blossoms until fall, as shown with these photos. And in my greenhouse it already started to branch out sturdily and therefore fills me with anticipation towards the new season.

 

And, a valuable information to those interested: The Fuchsia Nursery Michiels will sell it again this year!