We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Plant of the Year Category for our new Fuchsia “Mambo” at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
“Mambo” is a Fuchsia x hybrida ‘Kerfumam’ from our Patio Dancers’ Series.
Patio Dancers combine the aesthetic traits of traditional varieties with the plant habit and earlier flowering of modern innovation. Shorter internodes and better branching make a compact classic, perfect for patios. Two weeks earlier flowering means first-time gardeners can buy them in flower, and enjoy them for longer.
Breeder Tim discovered the childhood appeal of fuchsias with the irresistible temptation to burst the buds! After university, he determined to work with fuchsias but in the trend for small flowered types, missed the tactile joy of the classics. He set about reviving the traditional English fuchsia, returning to heritage varieties while refusing to compromise on modern performance. He tested rigorously for suitability to peat-free compost, with no need for chemical regulators. Grower-friendly compactness also makes it suited to urban living, bringing a cottage garden to a balcony!
This is an all-time favourite, updated, with modern resilience.