| Fuchsia | |
| Fuchsia denticulata |
An eye-popping Fuchsia with neon, multi-colored flowers. Makes an amazing ornamental!
Description: A shade-loving shrub to 10-12ft, but often to only 2-3ft. Bushy growth habit to a few feet wide. The neon flowers can be borne at any time of the year in moderate climates, but may bloom more heavily during spring and summer. The red-ripening, juicy berries are edible and have a refreshing, slightly acidic flavor.
Hardiness: Hardy to the mid to upper 20's (F). Should be protected from hard freezes or long frosts.
Growing Environment: In warmer climates, shade is a must. In cooler or foggy climates in will grow nicely in part-shade. Keep well-watered throughout the year. Does very well in container culture.
Propagation: By seeds. By stem cuttings.
Uses: Grown as an ornamental for its beautiful flowers and its graceful growth habit. Edible fruits are a happy bonus.
Native Range: Native to cloud forests of elevation 6000-10000ft in Peru and Bolivia.