Begonia multiflora Non Stop Mix

The 'Non Stop' Begonia mix brings together different varieties of double-flowered begonias, reminiscent of small roses, with colours that vary depending on the plants. White, copper, orange, pink, yellow, and red compete for brilliance, and the show continues continuously from early summer until the first cold. These particularly floriferous begonias have a nice compact habit that works wonders at the front of flower beds. They are also perfect in pots, for decorating terraces and balconies. They are irreplaceable for animating all slightly shaded areas.

The Begonia genus belongs to the Begoniaceae family. Originating mainly from intertropical rainforests, these plants have either a fleshy underground stem, a rhizome, or a tuber. The 'Non Stop' Begonia is a tuberous variety belonging to the multiflora category, which is characterized by smaller flowers but abundant throughout the summer, from June to the end of October. It maintains an upright habit and reaches an average height of 35cm (14in) and slightly less in width. The foliage is deciduous, dark green, more or less veined and marbled. The asymmetrical leaf blades are characteristic of the genus and contribute to the exotic charm of begonias. The plant is herbaceous and the tissues are swollen with water, hence the term succulent stems. The flowers are fully double, turbinate, and of various colours, depending on the plants. This begonia goes dormant in autumn, its growth resumes in spring when temperatures rise and the length of the day increases. The tuber, resembling a flattened potato, remains dry and cool during winter.

The 'Non Stop' Begonia adapts to shade, provided it receives a few hours of sunlight each day. It appreciates light soils rich in organic matter that do not retain moisture. Begonias are frost-tender plants and cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. For this reason, they are often cultivated in pots or containers that can be easily moved into cold greenhouses or verandas as soon as the first frosts arrive. If planted in the ground, the tubers should be stored away at the end of the flowering period and kept sheltered until the following spring. Abundantly planted in the flower beds of our cities, 'Non Stop' begonias are excellent plants for mass plantings. They are also very easy plants to grow in pots, accessible to all gardeners, even beginners. For example, you can combine them with ground ivy, forget-me-nots, or lobelias.