Flower · GBIF taxon 5938224
Hardy Fuchsia
Fuchsia magellanicaAlso known as Hummingbird Fuchsia, Chilco, Magellan Fuchsia
Hardy Fuchsia forms dense, arching shrubs laden with pendulous, tubular crimson and purple blossoms from summer through late autumn. Native to cool, damp temperate forests of southern South America, its nectar-rich flowers evolved specifically to attract hummingbirds as primary pollinators. In mild oceanic climates worldwide, this resilient plant frequently naturalizes along coastal cliffs, damp woodlands, and roadside hedges.
FloweringShrubAttracts Birds
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Vine weevils
- Foliage-feeding caterpillars
ThreatsLocal habitat loss, aggressive spreading in non-native habitats
HabitatsTemperate rainforests, forest margins, stream banks, coastal scrub
Life span10–30 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyOnagraceae
- GenusFuchsia
- SpeciesFuchsia magellanica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Pruning: Cut back old stems in early spring to encourage vigorous new flowering growth.
- Placement: Plant in moist, well-draining soil with partial shade to mimic its native forest home.
- Observation: Watch for hummingbirds hovering directly beneath the hanging red flowers.
Pollinator (c) ivesklein, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Pieter Pelser, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Pieter Pelser · cc-by
Family Member (c) Tom Pollard, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom Pollard · cc-by
Family Member kallerna / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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