Fuschia Magellanica

Does anyone have this growing in their garden? Information says it has a height and spread of about six feet/two metres and has arching branches. Also that it should be pruned almost to the ground every year. Can someone confirm or dispute that please?

I'm looking for an upright Fuschia of about the same height and colour but arching branches and yearly pruning are putting me off 'Magellanica'.

Edit: The Fuschia must be hardy.

 

It’s not should but could/can. If you want the shrub to grow to its natural full height and are happy with its shape then there is no need to prune it at all.

 

I think its the one people often use as an informal hedge, so you can basically do what you like with it.
A harsh winter could cut it back to the ground but its pretty tough.

 

Thanks Butterfly6 and Pete. The position it would be planted in is close to the path access to my back garden, so with arching branches I think it will be an obstruction. Time to re-think.

 

I have several of these in my garden, they grow 3 - 4 feet high and about 2 - 3 ft wide. I thin the stems out in the spring and cut some back, and it has lots of side branches and that tend to become a bit of a tangle if left alone.
Yes it has arching branches so would not be a good thing to plant close to a path, it's better at that back of a border or in a corner. There are many other hardy Fuchsias to be had but most are smaller, and they would all require cutting back in the spring.

 

Thanks @Michael Hewett. I want something upright to disguise the garden wall. Most of the shrubs in the garden are Spring flowering so summer flowering (and not white) is a must. I think I'll have to re-visit the idea of a Buddleja.