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begonia Million Kisses series

Begonia Million Kisses Series

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

a collection of tuberous, trailing perennials with heights and widths reaching to 50cm and up to 1m, respectively. Arching stems bear glossy green "angel-wing" leaves and from summer into autumn, an abundance of single, pendent flowers with flower colours ranging from yellow, salmon-pink, pink and white, orange, orange-red to bright red, depending on the individual plant

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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 FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant tubers indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. May be grown permanently in pots or hanging baskets under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise move containers outdoors into a sunny or semi-shaded position when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost-free. For further information see Begonias: outdoors

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

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

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years