Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Jacksonville you will be able to estimate when to plant fuchsia.

Planting Calendar for Fuchsia

Frost tolerance for fuchsia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since fuchsia do not do well in cold weather you have to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant fuchsia in Jacksonville is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant fuchsia and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your fuchsia may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your fuchsia indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Jacksonville. It might get as low as 5°F during the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Jacksonville is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Jacksonville you get a frost after April 15 so make sure that you are ready to cover your fuchsia in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Jacksonville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	5°F
Highest Expected Low	10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

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