Frost-free environments, such as a cool greenhouse or conservatory, have a nighttime minimum of 4°C (39°F). This is ideal for plants tolerant of low temperatures, but will not survive being frozen, such as tender plants being overwintered including pelargoniums; frost-tender rooted cuttings such as penstemon; and bedding plants in spring. frost free in a greenhouse or on a windowsill. Frommid spring, you will also be able to buy plants in small pots (say 9cm/3½in).

The spent flowers often fall off of their own accord or can form a deep-purple berry, which is edible if rather tasteless. Overwintering

Fully hardy fuchsias as hedging or as shrubs

While the original pronunciation from the word's German origin is "fookh-sya" /ˈfʊxsija/, the standard pronunciation for the common name in English is "fyu-sha" /ˈfjuːʃə/. As a consequence, fuchsia is often misspelled as fuschia in English.

Pinch out some of the new growth tips to promote bushier plants and deadhead regularly throughout the season if you want to encourage flowers rather than berries. Companion Planting for Growing Fuchsia Gardeners must lift all trailing and half-hardy fuchsias from the flowerbed in the fall before temperatures start to fall below 41F. Overwinter your Fuchsia in a place in the garden that is free of frost. Add some organic matter, such as a rich compost or potting soil to the base of the hole before placing the root ball in the hole and covering it. Half-hardy bush and trailing fuchsias should be lifted from the ground in autumn, before temperatures drop below 5C (41F), and overwintered in a frost-free place. a b Berry, P. E. (1995). Two new species of Fuchsia section Fuchsia (Onagraceae) from southern Ecuador. Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature 5(4) 318–22, f. 2.Make sure you don’t remove the leaves from the main stem, as this can result in slower growth of the plant. The leaves provide the plant with its source of food, so keep them on for as long as possible. Stace, Clive A. (2010). " Fuchsia L.– fuchsias". New Flora of the British Isles (3rded.). Cambridge University Press. p.365. ISBN 978-0-521-70772-5.