Begonia Illumination Mixed F1 Seeds

Name: Begonia Illumination Mixed F1 Seeds
Brand: Mr Fothergill's
SKU: 10364
Price: 6.49 GBP
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SKU: 10364

B. x tuberhybrida

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Begonia Illumination Mixed F1 Seeds

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Product Description

Begonia Illumination Mixed F1 from Mr Fothergill's Seeds is a really stunning mix of large double flowers on long trailing branching stems. One of the best performing basket varieties, trailing up to 38cm (15") with a spread of up to 1m (40"). Treat as a Half Hardy Annual.

Key Features

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Half Hardy Perennial

Suitable for Containers

Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Suitable for Partial Shade

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Product Details

Botanical Name B. x tuberhybrida

Genus Begonia

Plant Class Half Hardy Perennial

Habitat Trailing

Situation Partial Shade

Colour Mixed

Sow & Grow

Sow thinly, January-early March, in boxes of moist compost. Firm gently into the surface. Do not cover seeds with compost. Cover box with glass or polythene and shade with paper. Keep moist and maintain at 21-24?C (70-75?F). Remove glass and paper when seedlings appear after 14-21 days. Keep at 15?C (60?F). When large enough, transplant, 4cm (1½”) apart, in boxes of seed compost. Grow on at 10-13?C (50-55?F). Stand outdoors for a few days towards end of May (avoid frosts). Transplant, 22cm (9”) apart, to flowering position, in late May-June, or pot up singly in 10cm (4”) pots for outdoor colour. Keep moist and weed free. Flowers: June-October.

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FAQs

What are Illumination Begonias?

Illumination Begonias are trailing begonia plants that produce an abundance of gorgeous double flowers through summer, right up until the first frosts. Unlike upright begonias, Illumination Begonias naturally spill over the edges of pots, creating a full, cascading display – ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers. They are available in many vibrant shades, including red, orange, pink, yellow, and white, and mixed varieties like our Begonia Illumination Mix.

How big does Begonia Illumination get?

Begonia Illumination is a type of trailing begonia, so it grows wide rather than tall: its long, cascading stems can reach 38cm (15in) and a spread of up to 1m (40in). Its trailing nature allows it to spill over the edges of containers and baskets or creep along the ground. Trailing begonias like Illumination have longer stems than upright begonias, but upright varieties grow taller due to their vertical growth habit.

Can Begonia Illumination be overwintered?

Like most begonias, Begonia Illumination is technically a perennial plant – however, it is not hardy, meaning it can’t tolerate cold temperatures. While it is possible to overwinter Illumination begonias by bringing them indoors until spring, it can be challenging to provide the right conditions for them. For this reason, most UK gardeners treat them as half-hardy annuals and simply replace them with new plants each year.