Can you keep fuchsia in a planter outside during the winter in North Carolina?

Answer 1

If snow is likely in your area of North Carolina, like the northern and northwestern sections, then no, it's probably not a good idea to keep your plants outside in a planter if you'd like to keep them for more than a few months. The frost at night alone is enough to kill most plants if they are left outside. However if you live in the south-southeastern sections or on the coast then your plants should be alright, but again, keep your eye out for the weather, because though North Carolina generally has warm temperatures even in the winter, the frost can kill plants fairly easily.

If you're likely to get temperatures of 40 degrees and below, it's probably a good idea to cover your plants at night with a thin sheet and remove it in the mornings to keep the ice off of the leaves. This only works to stave off frost though, so if you're getting snow, it's better to take your plants inside.