The Red Bolivian Fuchsia (Fuchsia boliviana)
Is a gorgeous, rare species from the Andes mountains that turns any garden into an exotic rain forest! Practically all year, this large, tree-sized Fuchsia sends down long, hanging clusters of 4 inch flowers of a vibrant fluorescent red. After flowering, it makes tasty, red fruits! This is an extremely showy species that deserves center-stage in the garden.
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 or grapes, but not as sweet. Indoors, you'll need to pollinate the flowers with a paint brush if you want to get fruit. While the berries aren't as sweet as typical fruits, they're fun to munch on whenever passing by it!
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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 or grapes, but not as sweet. Indoors, you'll need to pollinate the flowers with a paint brush if you want to get fruit. While the berries aren't as sweet as typical fruits, they're fun to munch on whenever passing by it!
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