|
|
| Begonias, American Hybrids & Pacific Hybrid Begonias Tuberous begonias are star performers in containers, in garden beds and borders and in the landscape. They flower, depending upon the climate, from June through October. The average plant height is 10 to 12 inches (25 to 35 cm). They are planted 6 inches (15 cm) apart, close to the surface, just barely covered with a thin layer of soil. They grow best in light shade, as direct sunlight causes burning of flowers and leaves (morning sun to 50% shade). More.......... Begonias Start Shipping Again In Late January 2005
More on Begonias, The bulbs are tender in USDA zones 3 - 8. In these zones they are planted in the spring after the last threat of frost. Many people choose to plant begonias indoors in pots six weeks prior to their outside planting date to get blooms that much earlier in the summer. After a long colorful summer, many people bid the their begonias farewell as annuals, while others “lift them” to replant the following year. (The tubers should be stored in a dry, cool area over winter). In USDA zone 9, they are winter-hardy if mulched. In zone 10 they are completely hardy and will easily become perennials. We mentioned that begonias are temperamental. They are: they don’t like frost, and don’t tolerate too much sun. They reject dry soil, soggy soil or constant wind. But don’t take begonia’s temperamental habit lying down. Dish it right back! Pinch them. Pinch them hard and pinch them often. It’s not cruel. Just good gardening! Pinching back buds will promote larger, more vigorous stems & flowers and a more colorful and satisfying summer for all concerned. American Hybrid Begonias are well known for the
extra large sized flowers they produce. In this case, Picotee describes a flower
that is narrowly edged in a color that contrasts the main petal color. An
excellent choice for window boxes and patio planters this particular variety
will produce elaborately ruffled, double blooms of pink with white edges. To get
a jump start on the growing season we recommend starting your tubers indoors for
about 4 to 6 weeks. Remember, though, that Begonias are not winter hardy and
cannot tolerate exposure to frost. In the fall, before the first sign of frost,
dig up your tubers and place them in a loose bag of dry peat or vermiculite.
Store them in a cool, dry place until replanting in the spring. Height : 12”, 30 cm
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Privacy Policy - We do not share any of your personal information with anybody, not now, not later on, period. There are numerous products listed here that are trademarks of Growquest. All other products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Surf and Sierra Wholesale Nurseries, LLC. Copyright © 1999-2005 . All rights reserved.
|
