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- Keep fuchsias properly overwinter - this is how to get the exotic out of the cold season
- Most fuchsias are not hardy
- Winter hardy fuchsias overwinter
- Prepare fuchsias for wintering
- Tips
The fuchsia should be brought into the house for the winter
Keep fuchsias properly overwinter - this is how to get the exotic out of the cold season
Fuchsias are native to the South American rain forests, where they grow in the Andes at altitudes of up to 3000 meters in the light shade of tall trees. Since the 19th Century, the exotic plants are cultivated with the showy flowers in Europe, and flourish lush, especially in the humid, but winter-mild regions of Britain and Ireland.
Earlier article fuchsias proliferate over cuttings if possibleMost fuchsias are not hardy
However, fuchsias are not hardy and should therefore not overwinter outdoors. The best is a frost-free wintering under cold conditions, where it does not necessarily have to be bright. In principle, fuchsias can also hibernate in dark cellars, provided it does not get cooler than about five degrees Celsius. However, temperatures between 10 and 14 ° C are optimal. In case of a dark hibernation, you should absolutely cut back the plant beforehand and it will discard all the leaves. However, fuchsias are very reliable again in the spring. If you want to overwinter a Fuchsienstamm, either pack it well or put it in the frost-free winter quarters.
Winter hardy fuchsias overwinter
Winter hardy fuchsias are also often offered in the trade, although these are not really frost hardy specimens. Winter hardy fuchsias are winter proof only in mild regions, in areas with possibly severe winters, these species and varieties should be better frost-free over the winter. Especially recommended are the old, winter-hardy breeds, which have proven themselves for over 100 years under our climatic conditions. Winter hardy fuchsias should also be protected from frost with brushwood and foliage.
Prepare fuchsias for wintering
Fuchsias should be well prepared for wintering.
Tips
Starting in February, you will begin to prepare the plants for spring. Gradually make the plants warmer and brighter, but not in the direct sun. Place the plants outside as early as possible, but bring them back to the open air at late frost risk. It is not fertilized until fresh, new shoots show up.