0How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-15 °CJanuary
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
November · now
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Don’t water – dry winter rest. Slight shrivelling is normal.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
Likes part shade; overwinter at 5–10 °C barely watered and prune in spring.
Hardy fuchsia – what to know
Hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) belongs to the Onagraceae family (genus Fuchsia) and is listed in our catalog under “Garden flower”. Its needs – light: bright indirect; water: medium; humidity: medium. Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates. Rest period: dry winter rest. Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September, October. Easy enough for beginners. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Hardy fuchsia?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Hardy fuchsia need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Hardy fuchsia get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Hardy fuchsia toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Hardy fuchsia flower?
Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
Not enough watering logs yet. Waterings logged in the care hub feed this chart.
Tips and questions about this species
Fuchsia
Care data is for guidance only.
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