Bred by Tim Kerley of Kerley & Co is one of five cultivars in the Patio Dancers Series. It combines the aesthetic traits of traditional varieties with the plant habit and earlier flowering of modern varieties, creating masses of large, intricate blooms over a long flowering season. Shorter internodes and better branching make for a compact classic perfect for planting in a container. Two weeks earlier flowering means first-time gardeners can buy them in flower and enjoy them for longer.

Breeder Tim discovered the childhood appeal of fuchsias with the irresistible temptation to burst the buds! After university, he was determined to work with fuchsias but in the trend for small, flowered types, missed the tactile joy of the classics. He set about reviving the traditional English fuchsia, returning to heritage varieties while refusing to compromise on modern performance. He tested Mambo rigorously for suitability to peat-free compost, with no need for growth controls. Grower-friendly compactness also makes it suited to urban living. Mambo can bring a cottage garden to a balcony! This is an all-time favourite updated, with modern resilience.