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<i>Begonia</i> 'Splendide Ballerina'
<i>Begonia</i> 'Splendide Ballerina'

Begonia 'Splendide Ballerina'

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The showy flowers of this gorgeous begonia can grow up to 15cm across, and they appear repeatedly over several months in summer....

2 × tubers
£4.99
available to order from winter
1

Pot size guide

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Bulbs (only) £4.99

Plant description

The showy flowers of this gorgeous begonia can grow up to 15cm across, and they appear repeatedly over several months in summer. Their colouring is an exquisite mix of apricot, orange and yellow, which makes them easy to mix in 'hot' colour schemes, as well as contrasting with shades of blue or purple.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade / shade

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Frost tender

How to care for Begonia Splendide Ballerina:

Pot up in early spring when the growth can be seen emerging from the tubers. Begonias are tender so must be protected from frosts, however you can pot them up and grow them on under glass from January onwards. The indented side of the tuber is the top, and this should just be covered by a fine layer of compost. Water well and keep them in a bright, warm spot, watering again only when the soil becomes quite dry. Once they are actively growing they can be watered more regularly, especially those growing in sunnier positions, but make sure that the compost or soil is never overly wet or waterlogged. During the growing season they can be fed with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Begonias grown in the ground should be lifted before the first hard frosts and left to die back before being stored in a well ventilated, dry place over the winter. Container-grown plants should be brought under cover during winter and 'potted on' into a slightly larger container each year in spring.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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