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begonia [Allure]

Begonia Allure (Million Kisses Series)

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

A tender perennial trailing to 30cm or more and spreading to twice that. The leaves are narrow and pointed,bright green with jagged edges on bright red stems. Light coral pink, hanging flowers are produced from late spring until the frost

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for hanging baskets; usually bought as cuttings. Start off indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. May be grown permanently under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise move outdoors into a sunny or semi-shaded position when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost free. See Begonia: outdoors for further advice.

Pruning

Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring

Pests

Susceptible to mealybugs, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, vine weevils and aphids

Diseases

Prone to powdery mildews and stem-rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years