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Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'
Award Winner Hardiness H4

Deep violet-blue double flowers surrounded by cerise-red sepals hang freely from Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’ throughout summer. Its trailing growth makes it ideal for hanging baskets and tall containers, but it is frost tender and normally requires protected winter storage in Ireland.

SKU: FUCH-34-Y

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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West East
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Coastal Areas
  • Containers
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’ Description

Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’ is a vigorous trailing fuchsia with dark green leaves and abundant pendant flowers from early summer until autumn frost. Each bloom combines reflexed cerise-red sepals with a full, ruffled violet-blue corolla, creating strong colour in hanging baskets, window boxes and raised patio containers. Grow in partial shade or gentle sun in fertile compost that remains consistently moist but drains freely. Feed regularly during flowering and remove developing seed pods to encourage further buds. Shelter baskets from strong wind, which can damage the brittle stems and flowers. This cultivar is not reliably hardy outdoors in Ireland. Before severe frost, move plants into a cool, bright, frost-free place and reduce watering, or take cuttings in late summer to preserve the variety.

Planting Guide for Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’

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Care guide for Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’

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Uses for Fuchsia ‘Dark Eyes’ & Garden Styles it suits

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