Lady's-eardrops is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fuchsia family. The name "lady's-eardrops" is derived from the shape of its flower, which resembles a pair of hanging earrings or ear drops. However, the plant is also known by several other names such as fuchsia, hardy fuchsia, garden fuchsia, and red fuchsia. In South Africa, it is also referred to as the "Koringblom" or "mealie flower." In Mexico, it is known as "aretillo" or "aretillo silvestre," while in China, it goes by the name "fu rong." Regardless of the name given to it, the lady's-eardrops remains a popular choice for gardeners due to its vibrancy and beauty.