Photo of Fuchsia 'Island Sunset' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Fuchsia 'Island Sunset'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 16"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Fuchsia 'Island Sunset' plant details

Fuchsia 'Island Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Island Sunset'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Island Sunset'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Variegated cream and green leaves with a prominent blush of pink are as showy as the red and purple flowers. Lax stems, 10" tall x 16" wide.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Island Sunset' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Island Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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