Fuchsia magellanica is a hardy fuchsia forming a variable sized, but in cold climates will be perennial. After the familiar ornamental flowers, oblong fruits 15-20 mm long form on some cultivars which are edible and delicious – rather plum-like with peppery overtones. Top growth hardy to about -5ºC; tolerates maritime exposure and partial shade. Our survey of 150 cultivars has identified the following as good fruiting forms: