This upright shrub has mutable upright woody stems from the base that form an open habit. It has dark green oblong leaves and the pendant tube-shaped red flowers appear throughout summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Fuchsia magellanicais naturally found in South America from Chile to Argentina growing in well drained, fertile moist soils in a semi shaded to full sun position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Hardy Fuchsia is grown for its very attractive flowers and its tolerance to cooler climates. It is planted in borders or in courtyards as a specimen and can be trained against structures. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for sub tropical coastal or mountain gardens. ID 2191

Note:
Under cultivation the plant normally forms a small shrub to 3m (10ft).

Fuchsia(FUKS-ee-a) magellanica (mah-jel-AH-nee-kah)

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Fuchsias, Evening Primrose Family