There's been so much interest in the white version of this flower, i decided to share the red form.  The Red Bolivian Fuchsia (Fuchsia boliviana) is a gorgeous, rare species from the Andes that creates an exotic "rainforest look"!  All throughout the year, it sends down long, hanging clusters of 4 inch flowers of a vibrant fluorescent red.  The lush, oversized leaves and tree-like shape add to the tropical look.  After flowering, it makes tasty, red fruits!  This is an extremely showy species that deserves center-stage in the garden.  And when grown next to the white form, the effect is stunning!

The Bolivian Fuchsia is an evergreen shrub that can grow to around 15 feet tall.  It comes from cool cloud forests, where it doesn't freeze, but it also doesn't get very hot.  It might not thrive in areas that regularly get above 85° F (29°C), particularly if nights are warm.  If other Fuchsias grow in your area, you should be able to grow this one.  It can only handle a few degrees of frost; protection from freezing temperatures is recommended.  It grows well indoors, and may be pruned to any height that's convenient.  It prefers tree-filtered sun, or morning sun + bright shade.  Over about 40% humidity is recommended.  In the right conditions, it is a vigorous plant, blooming almost every month of the year!  This species is resistant to Fuchsia mites.

Also see the beautiful white form!

The ancient Incas cultivated this exotic plant centuries ago, and the fruits are still sold in South American markets today.  They taste sort of like Kiwi fruit, but not as sweet.  It's refreshing to pluck the fruits while walking through the garden!  Indoors, you'll need to pollinate the flowers with a paint brush if you want to get fruit.  But it's safe to say that most people would grow this plant for the flowers! :-)

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