- Fuchsia breeder and hybridist
- Former National Show Champion at the BEGS (British and European Geranium Society) British Show
- Most firsts at B.F.S. Scottish Fuchsia Show
- Best in show Scottish Fuchsia Show
- 9 trophies at British European Geranium Society British Show in 2005, winning the overall championship.
Vince is a member of the British Fuchsia Society and has also contributed articles on fuchsias to newspapers and fuchsia journals.
More information about Vince’s guidebook, Winning with Fuchsias – Secrets Revealed, and the upcomming, Winning with Pelargoniums – Secrets Revealed, can be found on the publications page.
Now concentrating solely on breeding new fuchsias, he has released two new varieties:
Kerry Theresa
Lovely show single. Pink and glistening white profusion of flowers. Best in Show Gorebridge Flower Show. Available from Kathleen Muncaster Fuchsias, Fuchsiavale Nurseries, Worcester Road, Udderminster.
Margaret Woods
Cross from Border Raider/Sophie Louise. Masses of flowers with blue corolla and shimmering white sepals. A winner. Available for Blackwell Fuchsias, Woodbine Cottage, Blackwell, Warwickshire, CV364PE (www.blackwell-fuchsias.co.uk).
Vince has three more fuchsias set for releases in 2008. Hilary’s Reward, Leanne’s Shelford and Beltane Queen. All three are from a Shellford/Loves Reward cross. Superb show credentials. Bred from the very best. Pictures of these new fuchsias can be found on the fuchsias photos page.