Where are the fuchsia berry plants gone?

[Right Shed Fred]

Hello, first post ever here...

I've been interested in getting a few fuchsiaberry plants for a while, and now I have a spot for them, I can't seem to buy any... does anyone know what happened? Couldn't buy them last year either. Or am I missing some tiny window of availability each year?

Most other recommended fuchsias for berries also seem more tricky to get in the UK. 🙁

Can anyone point out what I'm missing? If I get desperate I'm going to have to take a cutting of the one at my doctor's surgery - I've no idea which variety it is but the 2metre tall fuchsia bush makes tasty berries!

[Guest]

t and m are out of stock but you can get an e-mail alert when back in stock https://www.thompson-morgan.com/p/fu...berry/t67523TM

Welcome to the vine

[SarrissUK]

Hi Fred! (Love the name!) Welcome to the vine
I'd still take a few cuttings even if you do find them to buy - you can't have too much of something you enjoy!

[veggiechicken]

Hi Fred and welcome from me too.
I bought some of these fuschia berries a few years ago - they were totally underwhelming. So small, I've no idea where they are now in the garden.
https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gr...ies_89048.html

My advice, save your money and take some cuttings from something that you've tasted. I grow Mrs Popple and she's very hardy and OK to nibble on.

[lottie dolly]

welcome to the vine fred,have you already eaten some berries.

[Right Shed Fred]

Wow - thanks for all your input!
I've been on the email list from t&m for 18months, and not a peep from them.
However, if the berries don't taste that great, maybe I'm not missing anything...!

Sounds like a stealth trip to the doctor's surgery fuchsia is in order...
James Wong's book lists a few tasty alternative fuchsia varieties which should be tasty but I just can't seem to get hold of any of them.
Thanks all for your input

[veggiechicken]

We take most of James Wrong's claims with a pinch of salt too. Anything with his name on it is usually over-hyped.

[DannyK]

We take most of James Wrong's claims with a pinch of salt too. Anything with his name on it is usually over-hyped.

Like cucamelons and electric daisies!

If you're interested in fuchsias have a look at thesehttps://www.thebfs.org.uk/Links_Nurseries.asp

The specialists will beat T&M etc hands down and give some valuable advice.

[Right Shed Fred]

In defense of James Wong, I have to say he introduced me to tomatillos which grow like a weed and make an amazing salsa verde. Raw, they most certainly don't taste like tomatoes with a twist of lime though - they are vile (!) I didn't get cucumbers as he describes the taste with the same "with a twist of lime" phrase...

Thanks for the link to the British fuchsia society. I think I might drop them a line....

[Babru]

Can anyone point out what I'm missing? If I get desperate I'm going to have to take a cutting of the one at my doctor's surgery - I've no idea which variety it is but the 2metre tall fuchsia bush makes tasty berries!

Hi RSF, I'd be taking some fuchsia cuttings from the bush you know produces berries you like, rather than looking elsewhere for plants that might not be so tasty.

Fuchsias root really well in water, couldn't be easier. You just need to wait till summer when the bush is in full leaf. It's just a little prune, doesn't do the plant any harm, what's to lose!