Begonia x tuberhybrida Pin to Up Flame F1 Hybrid
Half-hardy Perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Zones: 11
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Containers
Description
This stunning begonia produces many large 4 to 5 inch single hibiscus-like flowers, in a glowing color combination of rich yellow, painted with scarlet and orange edges. Ideal for creating an explosion of color in borders or containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | 3 to 4 months before last frost. |
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Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of around 24 to 27C (75 to 80F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 15 to 60 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. When well grown, pot on into 15cm (6 inch) pots. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 15 to 20cm (6 to 8 inches) apart, or plant into baskets and containers.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a rich, light, well to drained soil in full sun or part shade.
Caution
Dust-like seeds.To open, hold over a sheet of white paper, cut along three sides of inner pack and carefully open out flat.Tap the packet gently to dislodge seed.
