Tuberous Begonias

It’s hard to beat tuberous begonias for bringing brilliant, long-lasting colour to shady gardens. These eye-catching tropicals produce loads of large, lightly fragrant flowers that bloom continuously throughout the summer and autumn, right up until the first nip of frost. As container plants, tuberous begonias are second to none because of their long bloom season and lush foliage.

Many varieties have flowers that cascade or trail, putting on a spectacular show when planted in hanging baskets and window boxes. But you can also find upright forms ideal for planting in garden beds and borders as long as you provide good drainage and shelter from scorching afternoon sun.

* PLANTING NOTE: do not plant too deep, rounded side down, hollow side up just below or at soil level. Adjust your planting dept according to the size of the bulb.