Numpty..!!!!!!!

They are Begonias and you have to plant them with the hollow bit uppermost,. Just pop it on top of some damp multi purpose compost (don`t cover it) and put it on the window ledge. :o)

Sandra x

Definitely healthy begonia corms - make sure you post photos of the flowers later in the year!

they could also be Gloxinia but I argree begonia is more likely.

I work on the principle if I don't know which way up to plant a bulb, I plant it on its side. The roots still grow down and the shoot still grows up. Always works

LOL Thats what I do Andrew......

Thanks to you wonderful GOY'ers
Labdancer, Spritz,s, Seaburngirl, It came back to me as soon as i saw begonia.
what a muppet eh!! hibiscus? fancy thinking that..

Andrewr & Lincslass thats genius!! plant them side ways..I never know which they should go but now never going to be problem ever again ..

So big thanks everyone...:o))))

Agree with all....begonias. Afraid must contradict Labdancer (sorry!)..it is a falacy that you don't cover begonia corms. In order to get a good strong rooting system
you must cover the corm with compost. This info was given to me by Alan Harris who is a grower and show judge. Another tip is to start them off in a heated propagator, upside down , to encourage shoots, then pot up as normal.

Was just going to agree with Sandra- as this is my technique- but Amblealice seems to have expert knowledge here.....Can you perhaps elaborate a little, please?

Oops - Sorry - I see this is an 'old' post.....!