Kiwi Sheen Fuchsia
Fuchsia excorticata 'Kiwi Sheen'
SKU
05062
This superb selection by Daniel Hinkley has striking rosy-red foliage with a metallic sheen. Deep burgundy flowers are small but charming. Mature specimens display attractive cinnamon-colored exfoliating bark. Evergreen in frost-free areas.
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Filtered sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | A large shrub or small tree to 10 feet tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
In the landscape, follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. In containers, check often to maintain moist conditions. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer to encourage blooms.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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