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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Dark Eyes Fuchsia

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.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer to fall

Find this plant

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.

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