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Begonia - tuberous

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Reminders for this plant

Due 10 months ago:

Start

start off by pressing tubers hollow side uppermost into box of damp peat(?) .
Keep at 60-70F.

Plant

start off by pressing tubers hollow side uppermost into box of damp peat(?) .
Keep at 60-70F.

Due 9 months ago:

Transplant

Transplant into potting compost

Due 3 months ago:

Lift

To overwinter, lift in autumn before the first frosts, and dry them off. Dust with a fungicide and store in a frost-free place.

Due in about 1 month:

Plant

start off by pressing tubers hollow side uppermost into box of damp peat(?) .
Keep at 60-70F.

Due in 2 months:

Transplant

Transplant into potting compost

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About this plant

Genus: Begonia.

Species: Begonia.

Tuberous-rooted begonia are particularly attractive for containers and indoor pot plants, as well as for bedding
Begonias are matchless when it comes to sustaining a riot of colour all summer in light shade. There are trailing varieties ideal for edging containers of all kinds, and bushy upright kinds for planting in the centre of containers or as bedding in shaded positions.

Plant type: tuber

Skill Level: Experience

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade

Flowers:July - Sept
Colour: white/pink/red/orange/yellow
Fragrance: ?

Height: 38cm
Spread: 45cm

Take cuttings: Feb - March

The tubers can be dried off for winter storage, and cuttings are easily rooted to multiply stocks.

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