Fuchsia magellanica - Hardy fuchsia

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 2-3 weeks with 22-23 buckets of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 3-4 weeks water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 21-22 buckets of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 23-24 buckets of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 1-2 weeks should go by between irrigations.

continental : For the the Fuchsia magellanica let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
During the cold months the Fuchsia magellanica should be sheltered from the frost, in a cold greenhouse or in a home.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Fuchsia magellanica to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
During the winter period, locate the the Fuchsia magellanica in a place sheltered from the frost, to avoid it from being ruined by the cold temperatures.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
Plant the the Fuchsia magellanica in a quite sheltered place; it can’t stand the frost.

Fertilization Fuchsia magellanica : During the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize shrubs. Before the winter climate gets decisively harsh, we should remember to put some fertilizer to the evergreen shrubs, preferably using organic fertilizer.