Tennessee Waltz

'Tennessee Waltz' is like a double form of 'Coquet Bell' in a way. They both have a very similar growth habit and they are very similar in coloration. Yes, the colors in the photo don't look as blue as 'Coquet Bell,' but that is because the flowers are more open. When the flowers on 'Coquet Bell' are more mature, they turn this color. 'Tennessee Waltz' is both a heat hardy and winter hardy upright fuchsia! Sources quote it as growing to two feet, but I am hoping for a larger bush since the winters are not as cold here as the area where this information came from.

Temptation

'Temptation' is actually such a beautiful bush, it has been frustrating to get a good photo of it. I never have the time or the camera at hand when it is in full bloom. And then I get too busy and forget. For a long time, there was not enough room in the sun for it to get the amount of light it needed to be covered with flowers, except in the early spring before the fruit trees filled out with new leaves. But this spring, it is going to be a stunner and I am determined to get a good shot of it. This is one which could sort of go either way. It could be used as a hanging basket. Although it doesn't really hang. It puts out a great deal of sideways growth though. This one would be wonderful planted on a slope! Or near the edge of a raised bed.

Ted Sweetman

'Ted Sweetman' makes me wonder who he was, that someone would honor him with such a beautiful flower. This is one of my most favorites, next to 'Preston Guild' which is my logo. And it is another one of those which I almost lost. But after being transplanted into new and better soil in a large 15 gallon container, it has rebounded wonderfully. It didn't skip a beat during the heat wave last summer and hasn't needed to be covered even once this winter. Watch for it when the photos of the whole bushes are being posted.

Sylvia Barker

'Sylvia Barker' is going to be another one of my favorites. The simple flower and definite upright growth pattern are what I am looking for. I like the long white open sepals on this one. They look so delicate. One can see why fuchsias have been called "Angel's Earrings!"

Swanley Gem

'Swanley Gem' is a small compact bush which would probably get bigger if it was in partial shade instead of the full sun. As how big a bush is going to grow is not just a matter of how long the growing season is in your area, or how cold it is going to get in the winter. The full sun will cause denser growth and sometimes even smaller flowers. Many plants can appear to be completely different varieties or even species just by the dramatic differences in their form due to the conditions they are growing in. Since one of my goals is to show that upright fuchsias are fit to grow out in the full summer sun if properly cared for, I don't mind the side affect of the denser growth and somewhat smaller flowers on some. It adds interest to the collection to have various bushes of different heights and forms. I really like the flared simple skirt on this one and how the violet becomes scarlet at the base of each petal.

Sunshine

'Sunshine' is so well named. Wait until you see this one in full bloom as a bush. I keep it in my front yard along with a few chosen others like the 'Duchess of Albany,' 'Will Rogers,' 'Thomasina,' etc. If you've been reading all these entries, then you know I am not fond of pink, but when this bush is covered with these simple blossoms and the sun is shining down, it is a wonderful sight. I am also looking forward to using sprays of this one in floral arrangements later on this year. If you can't wait to see the bush when I go through the alphabet again with those photos, you can always visit the website and see it there now :-)

Sundial

'Sundial' is a stunningly beautiful upright fuchsia bush! Mine is still a small bush, but this is one I am really looking forward to seeing get larger this coming spring. It is another one of those which survived our heat waves late last summer, when quite a few others got a bit scorched. And it has done very well surviving this winter. This winter has been one of those when it has snowed on the nearby mountains several times. Of course, as many of the fuchsias get covered with a special breathable cloth when there is any known danger of freezing. Even so, the ones which were not covered and sustained damage, are already growing out of that damage. Look to see a new photo of Sundial as a full sized bush when the new round of photos of all the fuchsias in my collection are re-posted as bushes!