Guide to growing Begonia
Although Begonia is a half hardy or hardy perennial it is normally treated as an half hardy annual by gardeners.
The Begonia plant can vary from between 15 and 60cm in height. Begonia flowers from the summer through Autumn.
It makes an ideal border or container plant.
The leaves of begonia tend to be red or green in colour and often striped in nature. Flowers are usually red, white or pink.
How to grow Begonia
When growing begonia it is best to start the plants off indoors! When growing Begonia from seed then they should be prepared 4 months before planting out; Begonia tubers should be planted in the early spring. begonia seeds should be planted just below the surface, and take around 15 days to two months to germinate at a temperature of 18 to 24 degrees Celsius. Once fully established Begonia seedlings should be planted outdoors after the last frost of spring with a spacing of between 20 and 35cm depending upon the size of the variety. Begonia should be planted into sunny or lightly shaded areas of the garden into a rich moist soil of pH 6 to 7.