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Over-wintering hardy fuchsia in their first year.

JenKentJenKent Posts: 53
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I have planted 2 hardy fuchsias into ceramic pots this year.  Obviously I shall soon need to consider the winter months.  Ought I to leave them outside in a sheltered spot or put them in the garden shed?  If they go into the shed, will I need to water them a bit throughout the winter?  I have a large plastic cloche I could use, if necessary, if they stay outside. Thanks.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If they're hardy ones, they'll be fine outside. Unless they're only tiny plants, and you're in a cold part of the country [and by that, I mean much further north than me]  in which case you could tuck them into a sheltered spot. 
    Certainly don't put them in a shed  :)
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • JenKentJenKent Posts: 53
    Thanks. No, I'm in Kent.  The plants have done well and are quite big as I put them in very large pots.  I can put them behind the shed where there is a high fence alongside so they will be sheltered from any winds or substantial snow/frosts (snow is probably unlikely!)
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    I bought some cheap fuchsias in Lidl this summer and they've done very well, had a another spurge this week with the rain too. They are in pots. I'm thinking they're probably just annuals, but perhaps they might last the winter if I put them in a sheltered spot too? They are such lovely colours I'd really like to keep them going for next year. Any ideas anyone? 
    Thanks. 

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    If they'll be sheltered from the rain too, you might need to give them a little water now and again so that they don't dry out completely.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Snow isn't really a problem for most plants @JenKent, apart from when it's heavy and breaks branches or similar. It's the wet cold, then freezing/thawing that does most damage.
    Snow insulates, and in smaller amounts [ie -less than three or four inches]  does no damage.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    I'd leave them out but keep them sheltered from cold winds.
  • borgadrborgadr Posts: 718
    I'm in Kent and I've left hardy fuchsias out in pots for the last 2 winters with no problem. They're in a relatively sheltered spot but I haven't done anything to protect them. 
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