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Great Container Plant For Shade - Fuchsia, 'Dark Eyes'

Not your grandmother's fuchsia

container gardening picture of fuchsia, 'Dark Eyes'

Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'

Photo © Kerry Michaels
There is no doubt that fuchsias are a fabulous hanging basket staple. They are easy to grow and most will reward you with extravagant blooms all summer if you respect their slightly fussy requirements. For a full plant profile on fuchsias.

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