Begonia Grandiflora 8 colour mix - Large-flowered tuberous begonia mix
Begonia Grandiflora 8 colour mix - Large-flowered tuberous begonia mix
Begonia Grandiflora 8 colour mix - Large-flowered tuberous begonia mix
Begonia × tuberhybrida Mix 8 couleurs
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Begonia × tuberhybrida Grandiflora, or large double-flowered begonia, is a classic for shaded terraces and sheltered borders. This rich mix brings together 8 colours, from white and cream to yellow, orange, apricot, salmon, pink and red. The large 10 to 15 cm corollas bloom from June to October. Compact and floriferous, this begonia is easily grown in pots, planters and borders in a bright position, but without scorching sun.
A member of the Begoniaceae family, Begonia × tuberhybrida is a group of tuberous hybrids derived notably from Andean species (B. boliviensis, B. veitchii, B. pearcei…) and B. socotrana, crossed in the late 19th century by European breeders, including Veitch & Sons in England. The designation "Grandiflora" refers to the large double-flowered cultivars. Each plant forms an upright clump, or even a widely spreading one, depending on the tuber; by late summer, it measures 25 to 40 cm tall with a spread of 25 to 35 cm. Its stems are fleshy and brittle, green to reddish. They emerge from a large, flattened tuber. The leaves are asymmetrical, toothed, medium to dark green, 8 to 15 cm long, glossy and thick. In begonias, the male and female flowers are separate. "Double" forms like Grandiflora mainly show large, very full male flowers, while smaller, simpler female flowers appear on the sides.; the double corollas consist of numerous overlapping tepals. Flowering renews itself from June to October, and is continuous if spent flowers are removed. Colours in the mix: white, cream, yellow, orange, apricot, salmon, pink and red; depending on the batch, some bicolour "picotee" types may appear. The frost-sensitive tubers must be overwintered at 5/8 °C after the foliage yellows.
In large containers in partial shade, combine these Grandiflora begonias with Heuchera 'Green Spice' with marbled foliage, Fuchsia 'Annabel' with pastel flowers and Carex oshimensis 'Everest' with silvery foliage. In a sheltered border, plant them in front of astilbes or Tiarella cordifolia, for example.
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Begonia
× tuberhybrida
Mix 8 couleurs
Begoniaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your Grandiflora begonias in a shaded or lightly sunny position, in light and moist soil, rich in humus. Begonias dislike overly heavy soil; lighten it if necessary with compost and sand. Plant after the last frosts, one per pot of about twenty centimetres, or spaced 25 cm apart in open ground. Plant the begonia hollow side up, and cover with 5 cm of soil. As with Dahlias, you can accelerate their cycle by planting them as early as February, in a sheltered pot, moving them outside in May. Water very regularly. Apply begonia fertiliser at planting, then twice a month during the season. Remove faded flowers. Dig up the tuners before the first frosts, and store them in a little peat, in a dry and cool place, during the winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.