Description
Fuchsia pilosa (also called Hairy Fuchsia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Ecuador, and is found in humid montane forests. It has large, ovate, opposite leaves and bears small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, red, and purple, with a hairy texture.
Uses & Benefits
Fuchsia pilosa is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive, bright pink flowers. It is often used in hanging baskets, window boxes, and other containers. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuchsia pilosa has bright pink tubular flowers with four petals. The flowers are about 1 inch long and hang from the stems. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.