Looking for fuchsia

Funnily, one of my neighbours has a variegated hardy fuchsia which is in flower even now. I asked if I could take a few cuttings,and tried to root them on the kitchen windowsill without success. I don't know whether its the time of year, lack of heat or light, but in the past I have found fuchsias quite easy to root?How do i get cuttings to grow at this time of year?

Vinny I would try a little bit of bottom heat at this time of year

I'm not sticking a fuchsia  cutting up my backside for any-one! (eek!)  

Yep, it looks like I may have to dig my propagator out of the attic. Of course, I could just splash out and buy a plant that I like.