Fuchsia boliviana (Bolivian Fuchsia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOnagraceae
GenusFuchsia
Speciesboliviana
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginBolivia, identified in 1876. The genus Fuchsia is named after the 16th German century botanist Leonard Fuchs.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Eatable fruit.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4 (but not for prolonged periods)
Height5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA medium evergreen shrub to about 5 metres in height, sparse in form with a spreading, open habit.
ShapeDevelops a spreading open habit.
LandscapeSpecimen or container plant.
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat and mist.
CultivationGrow in light shade in cool to sub-topical climates. Grow as a container plant with protection under glass in cold climates at about 40% humidity. Prune to control height.
PestsResistant to Fuchsia mites.
HabitatFound at high altitudes in Bolvia
Leaf DescriptionLarge leaves, hairy, mid-green with red petioles.
Flower DescriptionLarge, pendulous corymbs to 20 cm long, flowering in late summer through autumn with individual scarlet red flowers that are 3 - 7 cm in lenght.
Fruit DescriptionSmall, red-purple.

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