Sensitive to frost or hardy?

Fuchsias are not frost-resistant

Fuchsias have no natural frost protection, so that their leaves burst open at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius (i.e. the point at which water freezes) and thus die. Even a short-term, not too deep night frost - depending on the type and variety - can already be fatal for the plant, provided that it is accompanied by wind and low humidity. With fuchsias, dry cold is dangerous not only for young plants, but also for old, woody specimens.

The fuchsias, which are offered as hardy in this country, are also not really frost-resistant and only winter-resistant in mild regions. In these plants - as in many perennials - the above-ground parts of the plant freeze, but usually sprout reliably again in spring. Hardy fuchsias are not suitable for growing in a bucket, but should always be provided with adequate winter protection when wintering.

Frost protection for fuchsias - how are fuchsias properly overwintered?

Fuchsias should only be frost-free, however overwinter under cool cold house conditions. The temperatures are to be kept constant at around eight to ten degrees Celsius; but whether you overwinter your fuchsias light or dark, it does not matter in principle. The plants shed their leaves in autumn and can therefore overwinter in the dark cellar or in the attic. Despite the sensitivity of the plants, the rule applies to pour in fuchsias as late as necessary and to clear them out as early as possible.

Late spring frosts are particularly dangerous

Basically, you can put the fuchsias outdoors in the beginning to mid-April, depending on the weather, but you have to watch out for potential night frosts. Is there a frost in late autumn - especially if it is accompanied by moisture or even snow - is usually not that dramatic, a late frost in spring quickly causes the plant to die Die. Therefore, keep the weather forecast exactly in eye and put the fuchsias indoors overnight.