[2] It is a medium evergreen shrub, growing to 2–4 m tall, rarely to 6 m, with a spreading, open habit.

A white-flowering form exists named 'Alba', with a white tube and scarlet petals.

[3] After flowering it bears small red-purple, edible fruit 10–26 mm long.

[4][5] Fuchsia boliviana is widely grown in shade or part-shade in cooler, subtropical climates.

Plants require protection from direct sun and temperatures exceeding 40 °C.