begonia 'Illumination Apricot'

Start off indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. Ideal for pots or hanging baskets. 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 Begonias: outdoors

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter

Root basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring or summer

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

Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot