Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Barbie wants her dress back! Dark Eyes Trailing Fuchsia has that exotic and eye-catching beauty. The green foliage cascades down into a beautiful color scheme of pink and purple delight. The flowers mimic a festive ballroom gown suspended in the air. This trailing fuchsia is medium in height at 4 to 8 inches. It has a spread of 18 to 24 inches. Expect blooms all spring and summer long and it will flourish from planting to frost.
Native to Central and South America, Fuchsia is found throughout the Andes Mountains. This plant thrives in low light, cool and moist environments. Birds and butterflies are even attracted to its bright display of color. This plant looks marvelous in window boxes and hanging baskets. Typically, Dark Eyes Fuchsia is used as a spiller in container planting.
Fuchsia Dark Eyes Care
Requiring only 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily, Fuchsia triumphs in shade to part shade. Quite easy to maintain, Dark Eyes can be trimmed back when flowers are spent to increase the bloom. Deadheading is not necessary though. It can adapt to a wide range of soil types. As long as the soil is moist and well-draining, fuchsia will thrive. Fertilize regularly and taper off towards fall.
Dark Eyes Fuchsia is an annual when planted outdoors from zones 8 and below. It is hardy in zones 9 to 11. Fuchsia is tricky to overwinter, but it can be done. It requires higher humidity. Typically indoor climate has dry heat and low humidity. Make sure this plant is in front of a window that gets at least 6 hours of daylight. Cut back any stems or berries. Be vigilant and treat for any infestation of spider mites, since it is prone to this pest especially when indoors.
Fuchsia Dark Eyes Spacing
Allow 18 to 24 inch spacing between plants when planting in either a container or landscape. Plant in at least a 12 in pot. Generally, a 12 to 14 inch hanging basket looks fantastic.
Fuchsia Dark Eyes Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Purple, Blue |
| Flower Description: Deep blue corollas with red sepals |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 4-8 Inches |
| Spread: 18-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-24 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Spiller |
| Use Types: Container, Hanging Baskets, Houseplant |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Fuchsia hybrid 'Dark Eyes' |
| Common Name: Fuchsia Dark Eyes |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- FUCDEP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.