Flowering shrub obtained by Sir Vivian via followers (7)

I believe the answer is:

fuchsia

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'flowering shrub' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fuchsia that I've seen before include "Vivid purplish-red" , "Flowering shrub" , "Pendulous-flowered shrub" , "Purplish-red colour" , "Ornamental garden shrub" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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