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This has been the Solent Fuchsia Club badge since 1975.

Fuchsia Topics
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

2011 Annual Show Summary
Previous Annual Shows
Previous Show Results
Oldest Fuchsia Nursery
Royal Fuchsias
James Lye
George Bright

The Solent Fuchsia Club, Annual Show Trophies

Hover over the trophy name to see the
rules for that class.


1a Westbury TrophyOne HANGING POT of fuchsias only, one or more plants of one cultivar or species. Pot size Ø6" (154mm) 18a Small Triphylla CupOne pot of fuchsias. TRIPHYLLA type. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm)
1b Anne Smith Memorial CupOne HANGING POT of fuchsias only, one or more plants of one cultivar or species. Pot size Ø8" (205mm) 18b Eames CupOne pot of fuchsias. TRIPHYLLA type. Max. pot size Ø10" (255mm)
1c Adams CupDisplay of potted fuchsias only. Growth and containers must be displayed within the stated limits: 48" (1.2m) frontage x 30" (0.76m) depth x 50" (1.27m) height.
2 Ferneham CupThree pots of fuchsias, any cultivar. Pot sizes: 1 x Ø3½" (90mm) ~ 1 x Ø5" (127mm) ~ 1 x Ø6" (154mm) 19 Vic & Betty Restall CupOne pot of fuchsias, single or double Max. pot size Ø3½" (90mm)
3 Ledger CupNOVICE CLASS. One pot of fuchsias, any cultivar. Max. pot size Ø7" (180mm) 20 Bridgland TankardNOVELTY CLASS. One container of fuchsia/s, any cultivar or species.
4 Francis Nicholls CupOne pot of fuchsias, single cultivar. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm) 21 Daws AwardSPECIAL TRAINING. Any trained shape, excluding single stemmed standards.
5 Keith Simcox Memorial CupOne pot of fuchsias, any cultivar. Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm) 22 Chase TrophyCHASE TROPHY. One unnamed cultivar grown from a rooted cutting distributed by the Club. (One plant only)
6 Trinity ShieldThree pots of fuchsias, different cultivars. Max. pot size Ø3½" (90mm) 23 B.F.S. Blue RosetteOne pot of Tom West only. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm)
7 Julia TrophyOne pot of fuchsias, double cultivar. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm) 24a Longman TrophyCollection of six blooms. (Single)
8a Species TrophyOne plant SPECIES. (Including sub – species or variants but excluding Encliandra). Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm) 24b Catisfield CupCollection of six blooms. (Double)
8b Species CupOne plant SPECIES. (Including sub – species or variants but excluding Encliandra). Max. pot size Ø10" (255mm) 24c Lillian Case TrophyFloating Heads.
8c Harris CupOne plant, ENCLIANDRA. (Breviflora) Species or hybrid. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm) 24d Lynne Maule Memorial CupOne vase, five stems of fuchsias only. The vase may consist of different colours and combinations of singles, doubles, semi doubles and species, or one variety of cultivar or species.
9a Peter Briscoe CupThree pots of fuchsias, different cultivars. Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm) 25 Small Pot Culture CupOne BASKET of fuchsias only, one or more plants of one cultivar or species. Max. size Ø6" (154mm)
9b John Powell Memorial CupThree pots of fuchsias, different cultivars. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm) 26 Bonsai TrophyOne fuchsia plant, BONSAI.
10 Meon CupOne HALF BASKET of fuchsias only, one or more plants of one cultivar or species. 27 Portchester CupOne pot of fuchsias, any cultivar, HARDY. Max. pot size Ø8" (205mm)
11 Solent CupOne BASKET of fuchsias only, one or more plants of one cultivar or species. 28 S.F.C. Challenge CupBEGINNERS CLASS. One pot of fuchsias, any cultivar or species. Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm)
12 Lockyer CupOne plant, MINI STANDARD, any cultivar or species. Max pot size Ø5¼" (133mm) 29 Vice Presidents TrophyRECENT INTRODUCTION. One pot of fuchsias introduced in the last five years. (2007 – 2011) Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm)
13 Quarter Standard CupOne plant, QUARTER STANDARD, any cultivar or species. 30 Alan Crawford CupAny size pot of fuchsias.
14 Half Standard ShieldOne plant, HALF STANDARD, any cultivar or species. 31a Roy Sebire TrophyOne pot of fuchsia/s of the MORE UNUSUAL TYPE. Max. pot size Ø5" (127mm)
15 Mount Folly Nurseries ShieldOne plant, STANDARD, any cultivar or species. 31b Ron Ebdon TrophyOne pot of fuchsia/s of the MORE UNUSUAL TYPE. Max. pot size Ø10" (255mm)
16 Solent PlaqueOne pot of fuchsias, any cultivar, ORNAMENTAL LEAVED. Excluding the variety TOM WEST. (See class 23) Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm) 32 Abbey Garden Centre Challenge BowlTwo or more different cultivars or species grown in one pot. Max. pot size Ø10" (255mm)
17 Townhill Park CupTwo matching pots of fuchsias, same variety, single, double or species. Max. pot size Ø6" (154mm)

Special Awards

VICTORY SHIELD & CRESTED SPOON Best Exhibit In Show
DUDLEY SHIELD & CRESTED SPOON Runner Up To Best Exhibit In Show
SOLENT SHIELD & BANKSIAN MEDAL Most Points In Show