begonia [Fortune Scarlet]

Plant tubers indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. Plants may be grown permanently under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise plant out in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in sun or semi-shade when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost-free. For further information see Begonias: outdoors

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagate by basal cuttings or stem cuttings from side shoots

May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, mites, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot