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Onagraceae

Fuchsia Boliviana

Fuchsia boliviana

Confiding love and good taste.

Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Fuchsia
Native to
Bolivia, Peru, Argentina
Bloom season
Summer, Fall
Type
Perennial shrub
Height
1-4 meters
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Moist, well-draining
Water
Regular
Hardiness
9-11
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • This species produces clusters of long tubular flowers that can reach 8 cm in length.
  • The berries are edible and have a peppery-sweet flavor enjoyed by locals in the Andes.
  • Fuchsia boliviana grows naturally in cloud forests at elevations between 1500 and 3500 meters.
  • Hummingbirds are the primary pollinators of this species due to its tubular red flowers.
  • It can grow as a small tree in frost-free climates, reaching up to 4 meters tall.

Color meanings

0

Amiability

1

Elegance

2

Overflowing abundance

Uses

  • Ornamental garden plant
  • Edible berries
  • Hummingbird gardens