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Solent Fuchsia Club badge

This is our club badge, worn by all of our members who are proud to say they belong.

Flower Types
Our History

Solent Fuchsia Club was formed in 1973 to encourage, assist and to foster interest in the growing of fuchsias.

We Are Affiliated To The:

  • British Fuchsia Society
  • Royal Horticultural Society
  • Hampshire Federation Of Horticultural Societies

Oldest Fuchsia Nursery
George Bright
James Lye

Vice President - Bryan Stevens

Photo of Bryan Stevens

Most of our club members will have heard about Bryan. His prowess in the culture of the beloved fuchsia is legendary. Not only is he good at talking about them, he can also 'deliver the goods'. Sid Ellis, the Show Secretary, has been unable to keep count of the number of times that Bryan's name has been announced as the winner in umpteen classes of the many shows that he has entered over the years. His sideboard must be buckling under the strain of having to support so many cups and trophies!

He was Vice Chairman 1981–1985, Chairman 1985–1993 and became Vice President in 1993.

Bryan and his wife Rosemary must surely be ambassadors for the club, for wherever they travel they are instantly recognised.

Bryan is also a B.F.S. accredited judge and as such has often been missing from the first day of our Show as he is miles away judging at another.