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Always Giving to Others? Discover the Support of New Zealand's Tree Fuchsia.

Nov 01 2026

Are you the one that everyone turns to?

The one who is there to listen, nurture and support?

Whether it's your family, friends or those you assist in your work, does it feel like you are always giving?

Your time, your energy, your love.

But when was the last time you stopped to consider your own feelings and emotional needs?

When did you last allow yourself to be nurtured, supported and cared for?

Sometimes, when we're so accustomed to giving to others, we forget that being receptive to what life has to offer is important too.

And hidden within the extraordinary world of native New Zealand nature is a little flower that invites us to explore this.

A little wonder hidden in plain sight

On a recent visit to the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland, we discovered a beautiful native Tree Fuchsia.

She was at the entrance to a grove of majestic Kauri trees.

We were so excited to find her and couldn't resist taking some photos to share.

Hidden inside this little flower is BLUE pollen!

It makes you wonder what other treasures Nature is waiting for us to discover, and perhaps, what we might find if we take a moment to look within ourselves...

(Original Photo by our team member at First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®)

Meet Tree Fuchsia, one of New Zealand's extraordinary native plants

Tree Fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) is no ordinary fuchsia.

Native to Aotearoa New Zealand, it is the largest species of fuchsia in the world and one of our few deciduous native trees.

Its distinctive cinnamon-coloured bark peels away in papery strips, while its delicate hanging flowers change colour as they mature, from green through red to purple.

And nestled within those flowers is its extraordinary blue pollen.

Tree Fuchsia also provides nectar and fruit for native birds, including tui and bellbirds

A beautiful reminder of the intricate relationships that exist within our native forests.

Next time you're walking in nature, take a closer look, there's a special discover just waiting for you!

First Light® No 65 Tree Fuchsia, the Feminine Power essence

Within the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® modality, Tree Fuchsia has a special place.

First Light® No 65 Tree Fuchsia is known as the Feminine Power essence.

It belongs to our First Light® Plant Essence Collection, a family of twenty-two native New Zealand plant essences traditionally used to support the soul's journey through life's experiences and challenges.

Tree Fuchsia is associated with receptivity, abundance, inner harmony and supports us to tap into true feminine power.

In the First Light® flower essence tradition, it is used to encourage a greater awareness of our own emotional needs and feelings. It also supports us through our experiences as a woman.

It may particularly resonate with you when:

You feel as though you're always giving to everyone else.
You've been neglecting your own feelings or needs.
You find it difficult to accept help, care or support.
You want to feel more receptive to the goodness and opportunities life has to offer.
You're looking to reconnect with your own feminine power and creativity.

The intended emotional and energetic uses of flower essences are to support holistic wellbeing, rather for specific physical or medical conditions.

A little invitation from nature

Perhaps today you could give yourself a moment to simply notice how you are feeling.

You might be surprised by what you discover about yourself.

Discover First Light® No 65 Tree Fuchsia

Feminine Power · Receptivity · Abundance · Inner Harmony

Explore the First Light® native New Zealand plant essence traditionally associated with nurturing your own emotional needs and embracing the balance between giving and receiving.

Discover First Light® No 65 Tree Fuchsia

Curious about the world of flower essences?

Learn more about what flower essences are and how they're used, or explore the First Light® Plant Essence Collection

Explore this course: Plant Essences No’s 63-84 and the Soul

Frequently asked questions

What is Tree Fuchsia?

Tree Fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata), also known as kotukutuku, is a native New Zealand tree and the world's largest species of fuchsia. It is known for its peeling bark, changing flower colours and unusual blue pollen.

Did you know the New Zealand Tree Fuchsia has blue pollen?

Blue pollen is a distinctive natural characteristic of New Zealand's native fuchsia species. The pollen's colouring comes from its natural pigmentation, making it an unusual and fascinating feature of these flowers.

What is the First Light® Tree Fuchsia essence traditionally used for?

Within the First Light® flower essence modality, No 65 Tree Fuchsia is associated with feminine power, receptivity, abundance and inner harmony. It is traditionally used as an emotional and energetic support when someone feels they are always giving, neglecting their own needs or finding it difficult to receive.

How can I begin paying more attention to my emotional needs?

Start by checking in with yourself regularly. Notice your feelings, recognise when you need rest or support, practise expressing your needs and allow others to care for you too. Taking small, consistent moments for self-awareness activities like journalling, can help you develop a healthier balance between caring for yourself and others.