Fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ Bedding Plug Plant is a classic, award-winning variety that brings elegance and reliability to summer gardens. With its striking colour contrast and neat, bushy habit, it’s ideal for both containers and borders. Key Features RHS Award of Garden Merit winner Frilly white “petticoat” flowers with bold scarlet sepals Free-flowering throughout summer Neat, compact bushy habit Hardy fuchsia – suitable for outdoor planting Excellent for borders and patio containers Supplied as easy-to-plant starter plug plants Product Description Fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ is a superb hardy bush fuchsia, prized for its beautifully extravagant blooms and dependable garden performance. The flowers feature frilled, double white inner petals that resemble delicate petticoats, dramatically contrasted by vivid scarlet outer sepals. These eye-catching blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months, creating a long-lasting display that fully justifies its prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. With its compact, tidy growth habit, Snowcap is perfectly suited to planting in garden borders, patio pots, or large containers, where it provides structure as well as colour. As a hardy fuchsia, it is more tolerant of cooler conditions than many bedding varieties, making it a reliable choice for UK gardens. Supplied as bedding plug plants grown in reduced-peat compost, each plug comes in a smart paper sleeve that supports the rootball and acts as a plant label. Simply remove the sleeve and plant. Specifications Product type: Bedding starter plug plant Botanical name: Fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ Common name: Fuchsia Snowcap Plant type: Hardy deciduous shrub Flower colour: White inner petals with scarlet sepals Flower form: Double, frilled Growth habit: Bushy, compact Flowering period: Summer Height: Up to 100cm (39") Spread: Up to 50cm (20") Position: Sun or partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile Uses: Borders, patio containers, large pots Supplied as: Reduced-peat compost plug in paper sleeve Planting & Care Guide Before planting out Pot on soon after arrival Grow on in a bright, frost-free location Planting outside Plant out once risk of frost has passed Choose a sheltered position, ideally in sun or partial shade Plant so the rootball sits just below soil level Firm in well and water thoroughly Aftercare Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering Feed during the growing season with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser In colder areas, provide winter protection during the first year Why Choose This Plant? Fuchsia Snowcap Bedding Plug Plant offers classic beauty, strong garden performance, and proven reliability. Its dramatic red-and-white flowers, compact habit, and RHS AGM status make it an outstanding choice for gardeners looking for a hardy fuchsia that delivers season-long impact with minimal fuss. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
