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Honeysuckle Fuchsia

Fuchsia triphylla

A long, tubular-flowered Fuchsia having some passing similarities to the stunning F. boliviana in its flower shape drooping habit. This species is sometimes used in breeding and there are some named varieties with variants in flower color.

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Description

Medium sized tree to 15-25ft. Growth is in a spreading, somewhat shrubby habit.

Hardiness

Hardy to the upper 20's (F), though protection should be provided for long temperature spells below 32F.

Growing Environment

Grows quite well in shady or part-sun environments, as well as foggy areas. Bolivian Fuchsia also thrives in cooler, subtropical-like environments. Protect from direct sun, and temperatures exceeding 100F. Nitrogen fertilizing during growing season can promote vigorous growth and the plant tends to like soil a bit on the acid side, down to pH 6.0. Optimum growing temperature range is between 55-75F.

Propagation

By seed; germination can be erratic but generally occurs in after at least a month. By softwood cuttings.

Uses

Fruits are eaten raw, but the plant is most commonly grown for its ornamental flowers. There are several varieties, but two of the more notable are the red, and white colored types. Flowers are borne in clumps, and cover the tree for most of the year.

Native Range

Southern Peru, Bolivian, Northern Argentina.

Related Species

Onagraceae  
Fuchsia arborescens
Lilac Fuchsia
Fuchsia boliviana
Bolivian Fuchsia
Fuchsia campos-portoi
Fuchsia campos-portoi
Fuchsia colimae
Fuchsia colimae
Fuchsia denticulata
Fuchsia
Fuchsia hatschbachii
Fuchsia hatschbachii
Fuchsia procumbens
Creeping Fuchsia
Fuchsia ravenii
Fuchsia
Fuchsia splendens
Fuchsia splendens
Fuchsia triphylla
Honeysuckle Fuchsia