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A popular garden plant, of the genus Fuchsia, of the Onagraceae family, shrubs with red, pink or purple flowers.
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A purplish-red colour, the color of fuchsin, an aniline dye.
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Having a purplish-red colour.
Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence
He had made his leap, he had seen the great world, and was content to stay in his pretty glass house under the big fuchsia tree until he attained the dignity of froghood.
Thus in fuchsia and Poinciana, it is red; in Adamia and Tradescantia virginica, blue; in Oenothera and Ranunculus acris, yellow.
A classic single fuchsia which is extremely easy to grow.
They are usually of a greenish colour (herbaceous); but sometimes they are coloured or petaloid, as in the fuchsia, tropaeolum, globe-flower and pomegranate.
Especially noteworthy are the Andine Acaena, Gunnera, Fuchsia and Calceolaria.
Spring weddings may focus more on a pastel or petal pink, while weddings in mid-summer may features a bright fuchsia or cherry pink.
When choosing colors for your wardrobe here are a few tips coral pink will make you sparkle and look healthy, while blue-pinks such as fuchsia will drain you and look harsh.
Fuchsia accents make a black ensemble softer.
There's a range of colors available, from classic black to vibrant shades like pink and fuchsia.
Carol Gubler, who runs a specialist fuchsia nursery in Surrey, grew all the plants on this stand.
The plant grows approximately 30 inches tall and produces a fuchsia or purple flower at the end of each bract.
French country cottage style adds bright vibrant colors, such as yellow and fuchsia, to the mix.
The scent includes bergamot, tangerine, violet, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, fuchsia, cardamom, cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli, chocolate, musk and vanilla.
Try vivid accent hues like fuchsia, aquamarine, lime green, or yellow.
PromGirl is labeled an online prom superstore that features a short tulle dress with a strapless sweetheart bust accented in leopard print, finished off with a fuchsia belt to add a pop of color.
Fine cabled corduroy is every bit as lightweight and breathable as a regular cotton or denim, and you can wear it in bold colors that scream summer, such as turquoise, fuchsia, purple or yellow.
Although availability does vary by region, statice, sweet William, yarrow, amaryllis, chrysanthemum, fuchsia, and zinnia are generally the most affordable choices for brides who plan to marry in September, October, or November.
It shows examples of past punk celebrity weddings, including Gwen Stefani's gorgeous dress that was white on top, only to cascade into baby pink and end in fuchsia.
Use berries that coordinate with your wedding colors, such as raspberry branches at a fuchsia colored wedding or blueberry branches at a blue or purple wedding.
Depending on the actual style, the black bridesmaid dress might even be worn again and again after the wedding - something few women can do with bright fuchsia or orange dresses.
It has a half-elastic waistband and a pleated skirt and comes in fuchsia, black and light pink.
Lobbii, from California, with very pretty purple and white flowers like a little Fuchsia, followed by small hairy fruits of agreeable flavor.
In the south-west of Britain as hardy as a Fuchsia, starting away well every spring, free from insect pests, and with a long season of beauty.
Choose from deep fuchsia to white edged with just a touch of rose.
Shades of pink can range from a very subtle pale blush of pink to bold and vibrant mauve and everything in between, even a salmon color or vibrant fuchsia.
These shades tend to either match or contrast well with typical men's suit colors, instead of bright shades like fuchsia, orange or purple.
Add a skinny belt in an eye-popping color like fuchsia or lime green and match it with a handbag in the same color for an ensemble that has some added flair.
You'll find satin pieces in a variety of colors, from basics like white and black to bolder choices like purple, red and fuchsia.
Pair a leopard print bra with black panties, or wear a bright fuchsia bra with deep purple, G-string underwear.
Available in sizes 18W to 24W, it retails for $38 and includes a vivid fuchsia, black and white blouson top and a solid black bottom.
You will, though, find that they're available in a veritable rainbow of colors, ranging from neutrals like black and brown to more unexpected choices like fuchsia and lime green.
An ivory or cream tank top serves as a great partner for a pair of, say, fuchsia or electric blue capri pants.
The only truly pink smartphone from Verizon is the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330, which is sold in your choice of gray or fuchsia.
However, as of the time of this article's writing, there really is just the fuchsia BlackBerry Curve 3G.
Punk colors, such as blue, green, fuchsia, yellow, and orange are also popular.
Other fashionable Ortho designs include Fuchsia Daisy, Expressions, Onyx, and Lapis.
A bright lime green is the perfect backdrop on which splashes of black, fuchsia and orange colors dance.
At the Swim Outlet, you'll find the Maillot available in two colors; fuchsia and black.
This hot pink fuchsia colored tankini will all but guarantee that all eyes will be on you!
In the Cali Calypso line, you'll find electric blues, black swirls of lime green and bit of bright fuchsia thrown in for good measure.
Dots colored in fuchsia, yellow, blue and light green can be found on a wide assortment of styles.
Attractively adorned with fauna in the eye catching colors of green, yellow and fuchsia, this collection is filled with fun, beach-ready styles.
Be sure to check out their swim tees and cover-ups in coordinating colors including aqua, fuchsia, sunny yellow and more.
There she wore a fuchsia one piece with a criss-cross back.
A solid underwire glamor tank in neon fuchsia is available that features a similar high-cut leg and tie around the neck option.
Also available in fuchsia, you can purchase this top for $14.99.
Summer is the only thing you can think about when you look at this fuchsia, yellow and orange floral design.
The intensity of the fuchsia in this swimsuit will make everyone around you feel like they're watching a canvas come to life.
Again, we see a high impact floral design (in shades or orange and fuchsia), but this time a skirted bottom is thrown into the mix.
Their done in neon bright sun happy colors of lime green, vibrant fuchsia and look-at-me yellow.