FUCHSIA Dark Eyes

Introducing Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Welcome to the world of Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes', a captivating variety renowned for its striking flowers and elegant appearance. 'Dark Eyes' is a popular fuchsia cultivar known for its prolific blooming and attractive foliage, making it a delightful addition to hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders. This stunning plant enhances any outdoor space with its colorful blooms and easy-care nature.

Striking Flowers and Graceful Growth

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' features pendulous, bell-shaped flowers with a rich purple-red hue and contrasting white sepals, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. The blooms are complemented by deep green foliage, creating a beautiful contrast that stands out in garden landscapes. Its trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets or containers, where it can cascade gracefully over the edges, or as a colorful addition to flower beds and borders.

Growth and Dimensions

• Height: Grows to approximately 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall
• Spread: Spreads to about 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) wide

'Dark Eyes' forms a compact and bushy mound of foliage, with trailing stems that extend further when grown in hanging containers or baskets.

Maintenance Tips for Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Caring for Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' ensures continuous flowering and healthy growth throughout the season. Follow these maintenance tips to cultivate a thriving plant:

• Planting Location: Choose a site with partial shade to filtered sunlight, avoiding intense midday sun exposure. Fuchsia thrives in cool, moist conditions.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season to promote flowering and lush foliage.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Pruning: Trim back leggy growth or prune lightly in early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, overwinter fuchsias indoors or protect them from frost to ensure their survival for the next growing season.

Why Choose Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'?

• Colorful Blooms: Rich purple-red flowers with white sepals create a striking contrast against the dark green foliage.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and mixed borders, adding vertical interest with its trailing growth habit.
• Attracts Pollinators: Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.
• Long Blooming Period: Blooms profusely from late spring through fall, providing continuous color and interest.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Conclusion

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' is a versatile and visually captivating plant that adds color and elegance to any garden or outdoor space. Whether cascading from a hanging basket, spilling over the edges of a container, or planted in garden beds, 'Dark Eyes' captivates with its richly colored blooms and lush green foliage.

Experience the beauty of Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes' in your garden and enjoy its vibrant flowers and trailing growth. Plant 'Dark Eyes' today and transform your outdoor space with its unique charm and effortless beauty!

• Size
  2 Litre

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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