First established in 1989 in Marysville, ThePilchuck Fuchsia Society’s (PFS) first love, naturally, is Fuchsias. We foster social relationships of Fuchsia enthusiasts through club meetings, activities, and judged shows. Our parent founders, Northwest Fuchsia Society, also sponsors scholarships to aspiring horticulture students and provides a thorough listing of hardy fuchsias for our region.
The kingdom of plants is filled with many desirable shrubs, including many old-fashioned forms and newer hybrids. Gardeners (including me) love many of the numerous old school selections while also embracing newer more modern forms. One of these plants, Weigelia florida, has been a proven performer in local gardens for decades, providing showy spring flowers, excellent…