(photo Rockdala 99)
(Photo Håkan Larsson S) © 1995
Royal Velvet
Royal Velvet - Waltz 1962 USA B D red violetpurple
IMHO one of the most beautiful fuchsias you can find. Very aptly named
and lovely in every way. Royal Velvet has very large red and purple double
flowers in profusion. Growth is thin but stiff and the plant branches easily
so the bush is easy to form. The only drawback I can think of is that the
flowers are so heavy and profuse, that branches might break from their mere
weight
[Heat resistant according to AFS]