Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Hardy Fuchsia
MainColor	Pink
PlantType	Tree
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	June
ImageUrl	Fuchsia-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A hardy, deciduous shrub with slender, arching stems and pendulous red and purple flowers that resemble tiny lanterns. Native to South America (Chile and Argentina), but widely grown in the UK as a popular garden plant. In some mild coastal regions of Britain and Ireland, it has naturalised, particularly in hedgerows. No conservation concerns.

Distribution

Native to South America; naturalised in parts of the UK and Ireland; widely grown ornamentally across

Medicinal/Other Uses

Limited use — in South American folk medicine, parts of the plant have been used as an astringent and for skin care.

Edibility  

The berries are edible, with a mild, slightly tart flavour, though not widely eaten. Flowers are also edible and sometimes used as garnish.

Human Toxicity

Generally considered safe.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains flavonoids and anthocyanins, responsible for the vivid colours of the flowers and fruits.