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| Red | Yellow |
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| Orange | White |
| Variety: Begonias giant double | |
| Flowering height: 10 ins | |
| Month(s): summer into autumn | |
| Cultivation tips: Start your tubers into growth as soon as possible. For best results, use sandy, free-draining compost. Plant tubers with their hollow side uppermost, gently push them into place and water thoroughly. Do not let the water sit in the depression of the tubers, as this could lead to rotting. Ideally place in a cool greenhouse or on a windowsill, with good light and ventilation. As the tubers shoot, grow on at a slightly warmer temperature of approx 21-24°C (70-75°C), and protecting from strong sunlight until they become established. Allow slow, compact growth, and allow plenty of space between plants to ensure adequate air circulation. Water plants regularly throughout the summer, trying to avoid water on the foliage as this can cause scorching. Prior to the first frosts (around late September), stop watering and lay any potted plants on their side. The foliage will die back naturally. Later, remove foliage and compost from the tuber when the foliage turns yellow. Your begonia tubers can be lifted and stored in a cool, dry area over winter. Store in dry peat in a frost-free position. | |