Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Fuchsia campos-portoi. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in October 2013.

Description

Small evergreen with a bushy growth habit. The colorful flowers are born throughout the warmer months and are followed by small edible berry-like fruits that are elongated. Has a spreading habit, with underground rhizomes that send up new shoots.

Hardiness

Hardy to at least 15-20F.

Growing Environment

Grow in part shade to full shade. Water regularly. Grow in well-drained, moist soil. Good in container culture.

Propagation

By seeds, which are very small and by cuttings.

Uses

Widely appreciated as an ornamental. In recent years a number of hybrids have been produced from this species.

Native Range

Native to a small area of Brazil.

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