A common name used in the early 1900's for Fushia was Lady's Earrings and you can see why; these elegant flowers certainly resemble the fine drop earrings of the day, often made in rose gold, jet and even from hair. The jewelry of the time were inspired by the popular flowers that we see as old fashioned now but, at the time, represented the latest in designer botany.
This Fushia is one of the most productive I have seen, healthy in the silent shade of Betty J.'s home here in Berkeley. No matter how in awe of her flowers I am she never takes credit for the blooms or fruits produced on her land, humble in the shadow of the plants themselves, she care takes them as if it is simply the right thing to do in this life.
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