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| latin_name = ''LATINNAME''  <!--- replace LATINNAME with the actual latin name -->

|botanic_name=Fuchsia

| common_names =     <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank -->

|common_name=Fuchsia

| growth_habit = ?  <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc -->

|habit=shrub

| high = ?  <!--- 1m (3 ft) -->

|Min ht metric=cm

|origin=C & S America, New Zealand

| origin = ?  <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc -->

|lifespan=perennial

|features=flowers

| lifespan =     <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->

|flowers=red, purple, multicolored, pink, white, double, spotted

|Temp Metric=°F

|image=Fuschia.jpg

| features =     <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive -->

|image_width=240

| hardiness =     <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc -->

|familia=Onagraceae

|genus=Fuschia

| sunset_zones =    <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->

| color = IndianRed

| image = Fuchsia magellanica.jpg

| image_width = 180px    <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical -->

| familia = Onagraceae

| genus = Fuchsia

}}

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'''''Fuchsia''''' is a [[genus]] of flowering [[plant]]s, mostly [[shrub]]s, which were identified by [[Charles Plumier]] in the late 17th century, and named by [[Plumier]] in 1703 after the [[Germany|German]] botanist [[Leonhart Fuchs]] (1501–1566). The English vernacular name Fuchsia is the same as the scientific name.

'''''Fuchsia''''' is a [[genus]] of flowering [[plant]]s, mostly [[shrub]]s, with some tree and herbaceous species as well.  The genus was identified by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century, who named it after German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. The English vernacular name Fuchsia is the same as the scientific name.  There are over 100 species and 8,000, cultivars and varieties of Fuchsia{{AHS}}.

There are about 100–110 species of Fuchsia. The great majority are native to [[South America]], but with a few occurring north through [[Central America]] to [[Mexico]], and also several on [[New Zealand]], and [[Tahiti]]. One species, ''Fuchsia magellanica'', extends as far as the southern tip of South America on [[Tierra del Fuego]] in the cool [[temperate]] zone, but the majority are [[tropical]] or [[subtropical]]. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m tall, but one [[New Zealand]] species, Kotukutuku (''[[Fuchsia excorticata]]''), is unusual in the genus in being a [[tree]], growing up to 12–15 m tall.

The great majority of Fuchsias are native to [[South America]], but a few occurring north through [[Central America]] to [[Mexico]], and also several on [[New Zealand]], and [[Tahiti]]. One species, ''Fuchsia magellanica'', extends as far as the southern tip of South America on [[Tierra del Fuego]] in the cool [[temperate]] zone, but most are [[tropical]] or [[subtropical]]. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m tall, but one [[New Zealand]] species, Kotukutuku (''[[Fuchsia excorticata]]''), is unusual in the genus in being a [[tree]], growing up to 12–15 m tall.

Fuchsia [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite or in whorls of 3–5, simple lanceolate and usually have serrated margins (entire in some species), 1–25 cm long, and can be either [[deciduous]] or [[evergreen]] depending on the species. The [[flower]]s are very decorative pendulous "eardrop" shape, borne in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. They have four long, slender, sepals and four shorter, broader, petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the [[hummingbird]]s that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange. A few have yellowish tones, and recent hybrids have added the color white in various combinations. The [[fruit]] is a small (5–25 mm) dark reddish green, deep red, or deep purple edible [[berry]] containing numerous very small seeds. Many people describe the fruit as having a subtle [[grape]] flavor spiced with [[black pepper]].

Fuchsia [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite or in whorls of 3–5, simple lanceolate and usually have serrated margins (entire in some species), 1–25 cm long, and can be either [[deciduous]] or [[evergreen]] depending on the species. The [[flower]]s are very decorative pendulous "eardrop" shape, borne in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. They have four long, slender, sepals and four shorter, broader, petals; in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the [[hummingbird]]s that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange. A few have yellowish tones, and recent hybrids have added the color white in various combinations. The [[fruit]] is a small (5–25 mm) dark reddish green, deep red, or deep purple edible [[berry]] containing numerous very small seeds. Many people describe the fruit as having a subtle [[grape]] flavor spiced with [[black pepper]].

Fuchsias are popular garden shrubs, and once planted will gives years of pleasures for minimal amount of care.  The British Fuchsia Society maintain a list of "hardy" fuchsias that have been proven to survive and number of winters throughout Britain and to be back in flower each year by July.  Enthusiasts report that hundreds and even thousands of hybrids survive and prospers throughout the Brisish Isles.

Fuchsias are popular garden shrubs, and once planted will gives years of pleasures for minimal amount of care.  The British Fuchsia Society maintain a list of "hardy" fuchsias that have been proven to survive and number of winters throughout Britain and to be back in flower each year by July.  Enthusiasts report that hundreds and even thousands of hybrids survive and prospers throughout the Brisish Isles.

Fuchsias from sections Quelusia (F magellanica and variants, F regia, etc), encliandra (and some encliandra hybrids will flower 365 days continuously), Skinnera (F excorticata, F perscandens) and Procumbentes (F procumbens makes a great groundcover pla

Fuchsias from sections Quelusia (F magellanica and variants, F regia, etc), encliandra (and some encliandra hybrids will flower 365 days continuously), Skinnera (F excorticata, F perscandens) and Procumbentes (F procumbens makes a great groundcover plant) are proven to be hardy in widespread area of Britain.  Some of the more temperate species will survive outdoors in the more temperate areas, though may not always flower in the average British summer.

nt) are proven to be hardy in widespread area of Britain.  Some of the more temperate species will survive outdoors in the more temperate areas, though may not always flower in the average British summer.

===Propagation===

===Propagation===

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Seeds sown at 59-75°F (15-24°C). Softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with bottom heat.

===Pests and diseases===

===Pests and diseases===

Image:DoubleFuchsias wb.jpg|''Fuchsia sp.'' Flowers, double (more petals than species specimen)

Image:DoubleFuchsias wb.jpg|''Fuchsia sp.'' Flowers, double (more petals than species specimen)

Image:25-05-06 (55).JPG|''Fuchsia x hybrida'', flower

Image:25-05-06 (55).JPG|''Fuchsia x hybrida'', flower

Image:Fuschia.jpg|''Fuchsia x hybrida'' flower, grown in Canada

Image:Fuchsia magellanica.jpg|''Fuchsia magellanica''

Image:Moonglow0.jpg|'''Fuchsia''' '''"Moonglow"''', flowers, grown in California, 2004.

Image:Moonglow0.jpg|'''Fuchsia''' '''"Moonglow"''', flowers, grown in California, 2004.

Image:Hanging Fuchsia-3825.jpg

Image:Hanging Fuchsia-3825.jpg

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