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Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 7'-10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen' plant details

Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fabulous foliage Fuchsia which Duane West found in New Zealand and selected for having the best flash of the multitudes he had driven by. Dan Hinkley named this 'Kiwi Sheen' and gave it to Monrovia who put a patent on it. Well, we were offering it first so to hell with the patent.

Gardening facts about Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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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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