This illustrated guide profiles over 2000 fuchsia species and cultivars. It is arranged in alphabetical order and each entry includes: a description of the flower, colour, foliage and habit; hardiness, height and spread; notes on cultivation and display; the name of the raiser and the parent plants; and date of introduction and the country of registration. The book contains a brief history of fuchsias and provides advice on general care, cultivation, propagation and classification.