Hardy Double Fuchsias for Zone 6: Varieties and Care

Fuchsias come in a dazzling array of forms, but not all survive Zone 6 winters. Fortunately, several hardy, double-flowered cultivars can thrive with proper siting and winter protection. These shrubby perennials die back to the ground after hard frost but regrow from the base in spring.

Recommended Varieties

• 'Annabel': Upright bush, large white flowers with a pink flush, 1.5' × 2'.
• 'Ballet Girl': Cerise tubes and white corollas with cerise veining, 1.5' × 3'.
• 'Dollar Princess': Vigorous shrub, cerise tubes and deep purple corollas, 1.5' × 2'.
• 'Dark Eyes': Bushy upright, deep red tubes and violet-blue corollas, 2' × 3'.

Growing Tips

Plant in a sheltered spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Provide consistent moisture and feed with liquid fertilizer 2–3 times during the growing season. Apply a deep mulch in late fall to insulate roots. In spring, prune out dead stems once new growth appears.

Hardy fuchsias can become a delightful obsession—once you start exploring varieties, you may find yourself hooked on their exotic, pendulous blooms.