Fuchsias prefer a light to partially shaded location
Like at their natural location too Fuchsias light to shady, but not directly sunny. Really shady places are not very suitable either, where the plants will rarely develop their full bloom. Locations on the western or eastern side of the house (resp. on balconies facing west or east), but also facing south - the latter, however, only if the plants are in the shade of woody trees O. ä. planted will. In general, fuchsias are great for underplanting, provided it doesn't get too dark.
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Sun tolerant fuchsias
Although it is always said that one should not put fuchsias in full sun, some types and varieties of fuchsia are fundamentally less sensitive to sunny locations. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the colors of the flowers, the sunnier the location can be.
Properly care for fuchsias in sunny locations
However, fuchsias need to be in sunny locations especially intensively cared for will. Because the relative insensitivity to the sun applies to the above-ground parts of the plant, but not to its roots. Fuchsias should neither dry out nor should their roots heat up. Because of this, fuchsias are in sunny places too mulch (this prevents both drying out and overheating) and keeping it evenly moist.
Tips
If you cultivate your fuchsias as a houseplant, you should also place them in a light, but not sunny, location. Also places directly above a heater should be taboo due to the risk of overheating and drying out for the roots.
