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Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Also Known As

  • Dark Eyes Fuchsia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' plant details

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, purple and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, showy, trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An all time favorite with bluish-purple corolla and shiny red, short sepals.....mounding, trailing growth habit..makes a lovely basket..lots of color

Gardening facts about Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' plant

How to Grow Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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