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Fuchsia House

The Fuchsia House originally dates from 1958 Fuchsia Photo and was redesigned in 1995. It now displays more than 190 varieties of one of the most adaptable and varied exotic ornamentals.

Fuchsias were first discovered in the Caribbean Islands, the first being named in honour of Dr Fuchs, a sixteenth century botanist and doctor. They are now known to range from Mexico to Patagonia, and are also found in Tahiti and New Zealand.

The Fuchsia House can be seen at its best from late October through until March.