This is Fuchsia Eton Mess, and it's flowering outside in January. I know, it's getting a bit silly now. Although, the weather forecasters are predicting heavy frosts over the next few days, so that should put an end to these out of season displays.
I've had a change of heart, like you do, it's a woman's prerogative you know. I've decided to move the fuchsia basket under cover after all. I've made room for it in the greenhouse, and the plants now have a 50/50 chance of survival.
Today is the feast of St Hilary which, according to legend, is often the coldest day of the year. Coldest day of the week maybe, but I think we will have colder days than today before the winter is out. There is, however, a more reliable saying:
"If the birds begin to sing in January,
Frosts are on the way."
Well, the sparrows have been making such a lot of noise in the garden over the last few days, so it looks like those predicted frosts are coming.
Never heard that saying. :( A beautiful out-of-season bloom! Glad you have decided to put it under cover. I hope it makes it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I got the fuchsias under cover just in time. We've had frosts all day today.
DeleteI love Eton Mess! Both the dessert and this fuchsia :-)
ReplyDeleteSeems like I will need to get myself yet another fuchsia this spring! Incidentally, my Fuchsia Pink marshmallow is still flowering, outside, in a shady bed. I don't intend to take it inside, my Bella Rosella is 7 years old and has survived with no protection so I hope this newcommer will survive in my London garden too :-)
I have a fuschia in the cold frame (don't know its name) but at the moment it is surviving. I think they are a very feminine plant but not to everyone's liking.
ReplyDeleteDobrze zrobiłaś, że go dałaś w cieplejsze miejsce, jest za ładny żeby zmarzł :-). Dziękuję za rewizytę. Będę do Ciebie zaglądać i mam nadzieję, ze Ty też.Pozdrawiam. *** Well done, that it gave a warmer place, that is too cute :-) froze. Thank you for your return visit. I'll look to you and I hope with you too. Yours.
ReplyDeleteThat fuschia is beautiful! Why would anyone name a flower a 'mess'? That saying seems wise. I have a feeling that Feb will be nasty enough to make up for January's easiness.
ReplyDeleteI make the dessert often. It's very handy when the meringue collapses.. I've never been into fuschias but that one is very pretty. I like the sentiments of your blog's sub heading!
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