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DANCING queens

Fuchsias have a special place in many gardeners’ hearts, and with about 110 species and over 20 000 named varieties, there’s bound to be a gem that’ll capture yours.

Many are native to the Americas, with a few hailing from New Zealand and Tahiti. Found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas, they are either evergreen or deciduous. Most modern hybrids originate from crossing Fuchsia fulgens and .

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