Fuchsia Phyllis Hardy is a reliable, upright deciduous shrub suitable for UK gardens year-round. Supplied as a 3 litre, 30–40cm tall pot-grown plant, it produces semi-double pendular flowers—rose-red maturing to pink—throughout summer. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, 'Phyllis Hardy' reaches 1m x 1m in five years and up to 2m x 1m in ten years, making it ideal for borders, partial shade, containers, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Key Features Height & Spread: 1m x 1m (5 years), up to 2m x 1m (10 years) Container Suitability: Thrives in large pots or borders Pollinators: Summer flowers attract bees and beneficial insects Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained Light: Sun or partial shade Care Instructions Plant base 5cm below soil surface Water thoroughly during dry periods Mulch to conserve moisture Protect from late frosts in colder regions FAQs Is Phyllis Hardy suitable for UK gardens all year? Yes, this hardy fuchsia is bred to withstand UK weather. Can I grow it in a container? Yes, the strong upright habit is excellent for large pots on patios. Care after delivery? Acclimatize outdoors, plant with rich soil, water regularly. Does it attract pollinators? Yes, the summer blooms encourage bees and insects. Suitable for partial shade borders? Phyllis Hardy thrives in both sun and partial shade, ideal for borders. { "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Product", "name": "Fuchsia Phyllis Hardy", "description": "Fuchsia Phyllis Hardy is a reliable, upright deciduous shrub suitable for UK gardens year-round. Supplied as a 3 litre, 30–40cm tall pot-grown plant, it produces semi-double pendular flowers—rose-red maturing to pink—throughout summer. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, 'Phyllis Hardy' reaches 1m x 1m in five years and up to 2m x 1m in ten years, making it ideal for borders, partial shade, containers, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Key Features Height & Spread: 1m x 1m (5 years), up to 2m x 1m (10 years) Container Suitability: Thrives in large pots or borders Pollinators: Summer flowers attract bees and beneficial insects Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained Light: Sun or partial shade Care Instructions Plant base 5cm below soil surface Water thoroughly during dry periods Mulch to conserve moisture Protect from late frosts in colder regions FAQs Is Phyllis Hardy suitable for UK gardens all year? Yes, this hardy fuchsia is bred to withstand UK weather. Can I grow it in a container? Yes, the strong upright habit is excellent for large pots on patios. Care after delivery? Acclimatize outdoors, plant with rich soil, water regularly. Does it attract pollinators? Yes, the summer blooms encourage bees and insects. Suitable for partial shade borders? Phyllis Hardy thrives in both sun and partial shade, ideal for borders.", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "ScotPlants Direct" }, "image": [ "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0901/9182/3184/files/PHYLLIS3.jpg?v=1752951824", "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0901/9182/3184/files/PHYLLIS.jpg?v=1752951825" ], "sku": "FP-PG-30/40-C3", "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "price": "7.99", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "url": "https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/products/fuchsia-phyllis-hardy", "seller": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk" } } }