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Begonias

Begonias

Begonias are one of the most loved plants and they are incredibly versatile in terms of form, colour and their use in the garden. Whether you are looking for bedding plants, border plants or something for your hanging baskets or pots, Begonias make an invaluable addition to any garden. If you would like to grow these for yourself you can view our range of tubers and seeds.

How to grow

Begonias do not require special care in the garden and are very easy to grow. Ensure that you plant your Begonias as soon as you can after they are delivered and you can be certain that you will be provided with an explosion of colour come the Summer.

Position

Begonias enjoy the sun but can sometimes suffer in the full heat of a hot Summer day. Plant your Begonias in a partly shaded area which will help to reduce any stress suffered in Summer and help to keep roots moist.

Soil

Begonias should never be allowed to dry out fully and it is therefore important that they are planted in a soil that is water retentive but free draining. You can improve poor soil by incorporating plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure and you can also add multi-purpose compost. This will not only open up the soil and improve water retention, but it will also add nutrients and help to warm soil up earlier in the year when heat will help with plant growth.

Care

Regular watering and protection from pests is essential, especially when plants are used as bedding. Feeding plants is important to ensure good growth and flowering. Applying a general fertiliser on a regular basis is advised and this can be done every 2-3 weeks in the growing season.

Top Tip

To help improve flowering ensure plants are protected from the mid day sun in summer and that they are thoroughly watered. Direct sunlight can lead plants to lose flower buds, something that is commonly known as bud drop.
Begonias

Begonias

Begonia AmbassadorBegonia AmbassadorA splendid bedding begonia with outstanding summer-long garden performance. It's ideal for bedding and has fresh, light green foliage which contrasts well with the bright-eyed flowers. Excellent for edging; tremendous in tubs and containers. - White, Pink and Scarlet. Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Begonia Apple BlossomBegonia Apple BlossomA wonderful double begonia, ideal for hanging baskets, in lovely shades of apricot-pink, rose-pink and white. Lift over winter. Jumbo-size tubers are 1½-2in diameter.
Begonia Apricot FrillsBegonia Apricot FrillsThese Multi-Petalled Picotee Begonias are striking and unusual! Besides their exquisite flower forms - either Double Rosette Trumpet or Prima Donna Ruffled - these named varieties possess the added attraction of having clearly defined picotee edged petals. When you look at the size and quality of the blooms and the strength and vigor of the plants it's hard to believe that you are comparing like with like! All flower profusely from mid-July (earlier if grown in pots in a greenhouse) until the first frosts.
Begonia Apricot ShadesBegonia Apricot ShadesThese begonias will perform whatever the weather. Fill your hanging baskets and patio pots with their radiant sunshine shades. Their abundance of 2½-4 inch extra large and mostly double flowers, in apricot and orange hues. Begonia Apricot Shades will carry on blooming right through hot or cold, wet or dry summers and well into the autumn. Begonia Apricot Shades will create an absolutely stunning display in window boxes and hanging baskets. Unbeatable! Young plants can be planted direct into their final containers and kept frost-free.
Begonia AromanticsBegonia AromanticsAdmired for its fragrance as well as its looks Begonia Aromantics brings together rose-like blooms with a delicious medley of fragrances from fresh citrus lemon to indulgent soft rose. Be one of the first to share in this remarkable breeding achievement.
Begonia AromanticsregBegonia AromanticsregWow! A begonia admired for its fragrance as well as its looks. Begonia Aromantics brings together rose-like blooms with a delicious medley of fragrances from fresh citrus lemon to indulgent soft rose. The scent pervades on a wet morning as well as a sunny day. Try floating a few heads in a saucer to enjoy the perfume indoors! Be one of the first to share in this remarkable breeding achievement.
Begonia Big RoseBegonia Big Rose100 years of history behind them is not the only thing that makes these new Big begonias remarkable. They boast large, eye-catching blooms up to 8cm (3") across, held well above the attractive bronze-green leaves for maximum impact! Height 45-50cm (18-20"). Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Begonia Cascading Picotee PinkBegonia Cascading Picotee PinkFrilly flowers look fantastic spilling over the edge of baskets and pots. The best trailing picotee.
Begonia Coconut IceBegonia Coconut IceA fully-double flower in attractive swirls of pink and white, reminiscent of the childhood sweets of the same name. Yummy! The frosted blooms would make a collector's item in pots or in hanging baskets. For something different, plant Begonia Coconut Ice under the shade of trees to create a colorful ground cover effect, with thousands of 'bobbing' heads. Height: 12-15 inches.
Begonia Deep RedBegonia Deep RedAn outstanding basket variety producing long-trailing stems, smothered in large double and semi-double camelia-like flowers in a spectacular vibrant red. Ideal for filling baskets, window boxes or Flower Pouches™ with color throughout the summer into the fall. Z11. Trailing stems up to 18in.
Begonia Doubles RufflesBegonia Doubles RufflesPerfect for pots, baskets or borders, this charming variety will delight you with its rich green leaves and masses of fully double flowers, in three harmonious shades. A surprisingly tough little plant, standing up well to heat and blooming right up to the first frosts. Height 20cm (8"); spacing 20cm (8"). Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Begonia Double Trumpet Glowing OrangeBegonia Double Trumpet Glowing OrangeWhen you look at the size and quality of the blooms and the strength and vigor of the plants it's hard to believe that you are comparing like with like! Once you have grown our Double Rosette Trumpet Begonias in your patio containers you'll never again be satisfied with ordinary Doubles! The flowers of these begonias can grow up to 8 inches across and the rounded curves of the petals spiral towards a perfectly symmetrical rose-bud like center.
Begonia Double Trumpet Radiant RedBegonia Double Trumpet Radiant RedWhen you look at the size and quality of the blooms and the strength and vigor of the plants it's hard to believe that you are comparing like with like! Once you have grown our Double Rosette Trumpet Begonias in your patio containers you'll never again be satisfied with ordinary Doubles! The flowers of these begonias can grow up to 8 inches across and the rounded curves of the petals spiral towards a perfectly symmetrical rose-bud like center.
Begonia Double Trumpet Rich YellowBegonia Double Trumpet Rich YellowWhen you look at the size and quality of the blooms and the strength and vigor of the plants it's hard to believe that you are comparing like with like! Once you have grown our Double Rosette Trumpet Begonias in your patio containers you'll never again be satisfied with ordinary Doubles! The flowers of these begonias can grow up to 8 inches across and the rounded curves of the petals spiral towards a perfectly symmetrical rose-bud like center.
Begonia Dragon Wing Red Begonia Dragon Wing Red The Dragon Wing Red begonia is a extremely colorful red flower growing among wing-like leaves. Plant reaches 12" tall. Leaves and flowers from Dragon wing varieties are larger than on most begonias. The plant is highly heat resistant and grows extremely dense foliage. Plant will grow in containers or in the garden but is particularly beautiful in hanging baskets.
Begonia ExpressoBegonia ExpressoThese are superb plants with strong stems and large bright blooms. Flowering freely and continuously, they'll give a bold display in border plantings and are also suitable for pots on the patio. Masses of double flowers, 5-6.5cm (2-2½") across, throughout summer and autumn. Available individually in delightful shades of yellow, apricot, pink, white and red. Begonias flourish in rich soil. Especially suitable for growing in pots or tubs or for a brilliant display for summer bedding.
Begonia Expresso SugardipBegonia Expresso SugardipPink, apricot and red flowers with lovely white brocaded borders - as if the blooms have been dipped in sugar! Begonias flourish in rich soil. Start tubers into growth from late February onwards in a temperature of about 15ºC (60ºF). Especially suitable for growing in pots or tubs or for a brilliant display for summer bedding.
Begonia FirestormBegonia FirestormA much larger-flowered cousin of the popular begonia 'Bonfire'! With its masses of pendulous, flaming orange-red blooms, it will blaze away in your patio containers.
Begonia FortuneBegonia FortuneA compact, upright, double-flowered begonia that produces a magnificent display in almost any situation. Whether it's pots or tubs, beds or borders, you can be assured of a great display. The large blooms, up to 8cm (3") across, come in a mix of white, yellow, red, pink and apricot. Height 20cm (8"). Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Begonia Fragrant FountainsBegonia Fragrant FountainsInspired by the beautifully perfumed Aromantics® and after painstaking work with the world's top begonia breeder, this already amazing plant has a wonderfully cascading habit! With an addictive range of scents, from fresh lemon and soft rose to cinnamon and spices, Begonia Fragrant Fountains™ is particularly perfumed and has a charming cascading habit making it ideal to plant in baskets and Flower Pouches™. Begonias are becoming the most reliable basket and container plant thanks not only to their beauty, but also to their ability to withstand whatever the weather throws at them - hot, dry, wet or cold, you name it, they just keep on flowering on and on!
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