Xela's Garden

Begonia - fibrous rooted [S & V]

Species: Begonia semperflorens.

Planted 08 Vistabile wall baskets
04.09 Vistabile & Shenstone wall / hanging baskets
Bought 03.09 Wilkinsons for £3 for 24 ..... £5 for 2 punnets
Plant type: Half Hardy Annuals

Position:
Soil type: humus enriched soil
Exposure: thrives best in partial shade

Flowers: June - Sept
Colour: white/pink/red
Leaf: green/copper/bronze
Fragrance: (?)

Height: 6" +
Spread:

Care:
Generally sown in the greenhouse with or without heat,from January to early April. Sow at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)DO NOT cover,as seeds need light to germinate and will appreciate humid conditions.
Prick out into trays or cells when large enough to handle.
Transplant into beds when all risk of frost has gone.

Photos of this plant

Reminders for this plant

Due over 16 years ago:

Plant

Plant out when all risk of frost has gone

Due over 15 years ago:

Plant

Plant out when all risk of frost has gone

Due over 13 years ago:

Plant out

Plant out when all risk of frost has gone

Due almost 12 years ago:

Sow indoors

sow in the greenhouse with or without heat,from January to early April at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)DO NOT cover,as seeds need light to germinate and will appreciate humid conditions.

Prick out

Prick out into trays or cells when large enough to handle.

Due over 11 years ago:

Plant

Plant out when all risk of frost has gone