How Much Sun Do Fuchsia Plants Need?

How Much Sun Do Fuchsia Plants Need?

There’s a misconception going around that fuchsias are tropical flowers that need lots of shade and heat. But, like me, they actually thrive in plenty of sunshine, provided it’s not too hot. We’re spoiled like that.

One of the reasons we gardeners typically grow fuchsia plants in shady corners is that they tend to wilt in the sun.

But that’s not because they don’t like the sun; it’s because they don’t like the heat or the dryness that excessive heat can cause.

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You’re probably here because you aren’t sure exactly what these pretty plants need.

This guide will make it all clear. Here are the subjects we’ll cover to help you determine where to place your fuchsia.

If you’re looking for some help beyond how to find the right exposure, check out our guide to growing fuchsia flowers.

First, let’s figure out exactly what kind of world these plants evolved to thrive in.

It helps to have an understanding of the climate in which fuchsias grow naturally so we can figure out how to recreate it in our own space.

Fuchsia species are native to Central and South America and New Zealand, and they are often found growing in countries along the equator, so they are often classified as tropical plants.

But they don’t grow in the typical hot, humid regions that you might picture as “tropical.” They grow in more temperate climates, with frequent cloud cover and cool temperatures.

There are many species that grow at high, frosty, cool elevations, while those that are found closer to sea level are in windy, sometimes cold areas.

They often grow in the understory of