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Fuchsia magellanica / hardy fuchsia. Cerro Tronador, Nahuel Huapi NP, Argentina, Patagonia, South America.

Fuchsia magellanica (or hardy fuchsia). Location: on the trail to Mirador Castaño Overo, at the base of Cerro Tronador, in Nahuel Huapi National Park, Lake District of Argentina, southern Andes, Patagonia, South America. Fuchsia magellanica is native to the lower Southern Cone of South America. It is in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae. Most garden versions of this widely cultivated species are hybrids. No scientific varieties (var.) are currently recognized by botanist Dr. Paul E. Berry, the leading authority on the Fuchsia genus. Fuchsia magellanica is quite cold-hardy compared to other Fuchsia species from more tropical climates, being deciduous where frosts are light. Only the top dies back in hard frosts, especially if roots are protected with mulching. The nectar and bright colors of the profuse drooping flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Patagonia: favorites (ARGENTINA, CHILE), Highlights 2020, ARGENTINA: favorites, 2020 Feb: Patagonia favorites (ARGENTINA, CHILE), ARGENTINA: Bariloche: Tronador, Nahuel Huapi NP, 2020 Feb: all Patagonia (ARGENTINA, CHILE)
Fuchsia magellanica (or hardy fuchsia). Location: on the trail to Mirador Castaño Overo, at the base of Cerro Tronador, in Nahuel Huapi National Park, Lake District of Argentina, southern Andes, Patagonia, South America. Fuchsia magellanica is native to the lower Southern Cone of South America. It is in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae. Most garden versions of this widely cultivated species are hybrids. No scientific varieties (var.) are currently recognized by botanist Dr. Paul E. Berry, the leading authority on the Fuchsia genus. Fuchsia magellanica is quite cold-hardy compared to other Fuchsia species from more tropical climates, being deciduous where frosts are light. Only the top dies back in hard frosts, especially if roots are protected with mulching. The nectar and bright colors of the profuse drooping flowers attract hummingbirds.
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