Begonia - Bertini Santa Cruz - Flaming cascade of colour, balcony favourite - Tuber - 1 pc

Begonia Bertini Santa Cruz (Begonia boliviensis) is a variety with intensely red flowers with a slight orange tint. They have an elongated, bell-shaped form and hang strikingly from slender stems. It forms a dense, colourful cascade that looks beautiful in pots and window boxes. The dark green, narrow leaves with finely serrated edges highlight the vivid flower colour. This plant performs well on balconies, terraces and in flower beds. It flowers for a long time and abundantly throughout the summer.

Planting time

Plant the tuber from March to May, once the risk of frost has passed.

Planting depth

The recommended depth for placing the tuber in the growing medium is 5-7 cm.

Spacing

Allow 25-30 cm between plants so they can develop freely.

Height

The plant grows to 20-35 cm tall.

Flowering period

Flowering begins in June and lasts until October.

Overwintering

This variety is not frost-hardy. The tubers should be lifted in autumn and stored in a cool, dry place until spring.

Use

Begonia is ideal for balcony boxes, hanging baskets and larger pots. It creates striking trailing arrangements and provides a strong splash of colour. It grows best in sunny or lightly shaded positions.

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At GardenSeedsMarket, we offer carefully selected tubers. We provide detailed descriptions and growing instructions so every customer can enjoy beautiful plants.

Quantity

The pack contains 1 tuber. The label includes basic growing information.