WCFS Shows

Western Cape Fuchsia Society

The highlight of the year for fuchsia lovers and for avid gardeners is the annual fuchsia show which has been held for more than 20 years.

The Western Province Fuchsia Society will be holding their annual show at Christchurch, Constantia on Saturday 7 December 2024. The show will be open to the public from 10.00am - 4.00pm.

There will be an entry fee of R20 which will include a ticket to the raffle of a beautiful fuchsia.

All visitors are very welcome. There will be plants for sale, an information table and a food truck where refreshments may be purchased and enjoyed in the lovely garden.

If you want to know more about fuchsia growing please join us at the show. If you wish to join our society, your subscription includes 8 workshops, a monthly raffle, useful notes and refreshments.

Show Manager’s Report: -

The 2024 Show was magnificent, a record number of entries(136) and a new venue. None of this would have been possible without the hard work of the committee under the leadership of Jill

The only problem that arose was that there was not enough tables and some classes had to share a table

Judging went well with judges Rob Wucherpfennig and Will Heathcote . Their only concern was judging mixed planters

Francois gave a big thanks to all for a successful show and the growth in participation of the show was excellent. We can be proud of a successful show

Merle,Barbara, Annette and Gideon acted as stewards There were 16 classes

Show Winners:-

Certificates were handed to all show winners

Belinda du Rand:- Most points, Best on Show, C3–1, C4-1&2, C 5 – 1, C 8 – 2, C 9 – 2 , C 10 – 1, C 11 – 2, C 15 – 2, C 16 a – 3, C16b – 2

Barbara Coulson:- C1 – 1, 3, C 2 – 2, C5 – 2,C 8 – 3, C 11-3, C 12 – 1, C 15 – 2, 3, C 16a – 1, C16b – 1.

Felicity Park- Ross:- C 6 – 1, C 8 – 1,C10 – 2,c 13 – 2,C 14 – 1,2, C 26b – 3

Prof Jan:- C1 -2, C 2 – 3, C 5 – 3, C 12 – 2,

Jill Lawson:- C 2 – 1, C 4 – 3, C 6 – 2&3,

Merle Craig:- C 3 – 2&3, C 11 – 1,

Noeline Case :- C 9 – 1, C 13 -1,C 15 -1

John Gosling:- C 12 – 3, C 13 -3, C 16a – 2.

Carla Joubert:- C 7- 1, C 9 – 3.