Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fuchsia 'celia smedley'
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — fuchsia 'celia smedley' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills fuchsia 'celia smedley' in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fuchsia 'celia smedley' rots from the base.
More fuchsia 'celia smedley' care
Overwintering fuchsia 'celia smedley' — FAQ
Does fuchsia 'celia smedley' need to come indoors for winter?
Fuchsia 'Celia Smedley' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Fuchsia 'Celia Smedley' is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move fuchsia 'celia smedley' for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water fuchsia 'celia smedley' in winter?
Cut watering right back — fuchsia 'celia smedley' uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills fuchsia 'celia smedley' over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fuchsia 'celia smedley' rots from the base.