Hardy Fuchsia plant profile
Fuchsia magellanica
A perennial shrub for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Hardy Fuchsia
Set hardy fuchsia out in spring after the last frost in a cool, partly shaded, moist spot. It is the hardiest fuchsia: the top usually dies back at first frost and the mulched roots return in spring in cold areas, where it is treated as a perennial.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Hardy Fuchsia in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 5 to 8.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 60 to 120 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: top dies back at first frost, wilts in summer heat, aphids and spider mites.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Fuchsia magellanica (Hardy Fuchsia, Magellan Fuchsia)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.