Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'
Dark Eyes Fuchsia
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Height
- 1 to 2 feet
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet
- Flower color
- Dark pink sepals with purple petals
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Summer to fall
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate; remove dead flowers regularly to promote continued blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
About this plant
Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' is a hybrid variety known for its elegant, bi-colored flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. The blooms feature deep purple petals and vivid red sepals, creating a dramatic contrast that is particularly appealing to hummingbirds. These flowers are long-lasting, adding vibrant color to gardens throughout the warm months.
'Dark Eyes' was developed for its eye-catching color combination and reliable flowering. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or as part of mixed borders. The plant is prized for its continuous display of colorful blooms, making it a popular choice for both formal and informal garden settings.
Works well in
Shade Gardens · Containers · Pathways & Walkways · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Pieris · Hakone grass · Bamboo · Viburnum · Snowdrop · Bergenia
Design tip
The compact habit and exceptionally bold two-tone flowers make ‘Dark Eyes’ particularly effective where it can be viewed at close range. Use it in a container or near the front of a shaded border, where the vivid red sepals and deep purple petals can provide concentrated color from summer into fall.
