Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ — Patio Fuchsia (semi-tender perennial), Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ — Patio Fuchsia (semi-tender perennial), Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pendulous bell-shaped flowers in two-tone combinations and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 10.5cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Patio Fuchsia (semi-tender perennial)
- Mature size: 30–45cm × 40cm
- Flowering: June to October
- Position: Partial Shade (avoid hot afternoon sun)
- Attracts: Bees, hummingbird hawk-moths
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 10.5cm pots
The detail
Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ is compact, semi-trailing — patio bedding, settles happily into hanging baskets, containers, patio pots, balcony gardens.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Fuchsia hybrids 'Lydia' |
| Mature size | 30–45cm × 40cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, semi-trailing — patio bedding |
| Position | Partial Shade (avoid hot afternoon sun) |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, fertile |
| Watering | Regular; never let dry out |
| Flowering | June to October |
| Hardiness | Half-Hardy (RHS H3) — bring indoors or protect over winter |
| Attracts | Bees, hummingbird hawk-moths |
| Best for | Hanging baskets, containers, patio pots, balcony gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ is a patio fuchsia (semi-tender perennial). It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Fuchsia ‘Lydia’ prefers partial shade (avoid hot afternoon sun), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
Will it survive a UK winter?
Half-Hardy (RHS H3) — bring indoors or protect over winter — protect from severe frost. In colder regions, lift and bring under cover over winter, or treat as a seasonal display.