Tropicals
Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'
Dark Eyes fuchsia

Red sepals surround deep blue-purple double flowers on trailing stems. Dark Eyes brings rich color to a shaded basket or window box. Keep the mix moist but not soggy, and protect the tender plant indoors before frost.
At a glance
- Mature size
- Height: 4–8 in. · Spread: 18–24 in.
- Water
- Evenly moist, never soggy
- Bloom
- Red sepals with blue-purple corollas, spring–fall.
- Light
- Partial shade to shade
Sizes & prices
- 4.5″$5.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Pet safety
- Cats & dogs
- ASPCA lists Fuchsia as non-toxic to cats and dogs; discourage chewing.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Well-drained multipurpose container mix.
- Pinching
- Pinch young shoot tips for bushier growth.
- Feeding
- Feed container plants during active growth.
- Winter
- Overwinter containers in a frost-free sheltered space; reduce watering.
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damaged growth in spring.
- Pests
- Watch for aphids, mites and whiteflies.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Proven Winners · Breeder retailer promotional permission
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.
