Fuchsia juntasensis, commonly known as Lady’s Eardrops, is a deciduous shrub native to the cloud forests and moist mountainous regions of the Andes. It typically grows to a height and width of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters), featuring a bushy habit with arching branches. The plant is adorned with striking purple and pink flowers that hang like pendants from the branches, blooming profusely from summer to fall. The flowers are quite showy, attracting both visual admiration and pollinators such as hummingbirds.

Lady’s Eardrops is celebrated for its ornamental flowers, which can add a splash of color to temperate gardens. It is often used in mixed borders, containers, and as a focal point in small garden spaces. While it thrives in full sun to part shade, it prefers a cooler climate and may require protection from intense afternoon sun in warmer regions. The plant needs consistently moist soil with good drainage to prevent root rot. It is not drought-tolerant and will require additional watering during dry periods. Although generally easy to maintain, Fuchsia juntasensis can be susceptible to fuchsia gall mite, which can cause distorted growth and should be monitored for infestations.CC BY-SA 4.0