This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in these distinctive flowering plants. It contains fascinating history and practical advice, as well as an illustrated directory of cultivars. There are inspirational ideas for planting fuchsias outdoors, whether as temporary residents in summer borders or as permanent shrubs or hedges. Next, there is advice on growing fuchsias in containers, showing how to combine plants to create splashy displays of colour and different moods either within the garden or indoors.