Spilling over the edge of pots or window boxes, Begonia ‘Pendula Pink’ will grow into a cascade of beautiful pink blooms, filling the darker and shady regions of your garden with exciting and uplifting summer colour. Flowering from June or July through to the first frosts, these stunning perennials are sure to delight, requiring less maintenance and water than many of the other seasonal bedding plants.
Start the tubers off indoors from late February onwards and plant out in their final spot after the risk of frost has passed. Make sure to use a multipurpose compost in a position of full sun or partial shade.
When planting, position the Begonia tubers just below the compost surface with the hole of the tuber facing up, covering with 3-5cm/1-2″ of compost. Space your tubers about 8-10cm/3-4″ apart, depending on your pot size, or 20cm/8″ apart when planting outside in a garden bed.
Details
- Bulb count per pack: 3 tubers
- Flower colour: Pink
- Flowering months: June, July, August, September
- Flowering height: 20cm/8″
- Hardiness: Tender (needs winter protection)
- When to plant: February, March, April, May, June
- Planting depth: 3-5cm/1-2″
- Bulb spacing: 20cm/8″
- Soil type: Well-drained, rich compost
- Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Sunlight: Partial shade