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There are approximately 100 species of fuchsias and many thousands of hybrids and varieties. They are native to Central and South America from Mexico to Patagonia. Some are native to Tahiti and Fiji. Fuchsias can be classified into species, hybrids and varieties, or "alternatively" are sometimes grouped according to growth habit as follows:
BUSHES (also called small uprights). These are low, strongly branching shrubs.
SHRUBS These are taller shrubs or small trees, some of which can grow to 5 metres or more.
STANDARDS Trained to grow on a single stem, or trunk; with branching commencing at no less than 79cm from the ground and no more than 107cm from the ground. The top is generally trained to form a well shaped round ball. Creepers (ie: rockery types) are sometimes grafted onto the top of a taller stem to produce a weeping standard.
ROCKERY PLANTS (Creepers or Basket Plants) Fuchsias which spread out low to the ground, used in rockeries; sometimes used in baskets, spreading and hanging over the sides.
ESPALIER The plant is trained to grow on a single two dimensional plane, either against a wall or fence, or using stakes in a pot.
OTHER methods of training (like espalier and standard) are used to produce "Pyramid", Pillar" and "Fan" types.
Course Structure
There are 8 lessons as follows:
Introduction
Review of the system of plant identification
General characteristics of fuchsias
Information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs)
Culture
Planting
Staking
Mulching
Watering
Pest & disease
Feeding
Pruning
Protection from wind etc.
Propagation
Methods of propagating this group of plants.
The Most Commonly Grown Varieties
Other Important Groups
The Lesser Grown Varieties
Making the Best Use of Fuchsias
Special Assignment - On one selected plant or group.
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Duration 100 hours
Aims
Identify different Fuchsias
Describe the culture of Fuchsias
Propagate Fuchsias
Describe the identification and culture of commonly grown Fuchsias
Compare a range of commonly grown Fuschias.
Discuss different lesser cultivated varieties of Fuchsias
Determine and explain a variety of ways Fuchsias may be used.
Discuss one aspect of Fuchsia cultivation in depth. 
