Scarlet fuchsia (Fuchsia coccinea)

Family: Onagraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Fuchsia coccinea is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and very pleasant flavour with no hint of any unpleasant aftertaste. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A juicy berry with small seeds that can be swallowed, it has a sweet and very pleasant flavour with no hint of any unpleasant aftertaste.; It is one of our favourite fuchsia fruits.; The ellipsoid fruit can be up to 17mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)