Many gardeners living in northern regions start the begonia tubers indoors about six weeks before their area's last spring frost. If growing them in a container, they can be brought indoors over winter.īecause they are not cold hardy, begonia bulbs should not be planted directly into the ground until after the danger of spring frost has passed. They can either be treated as annuals, or, if living in zones 3-8, the tubers can be lifted in the fall, stored over winter and planted again in the spring. However, they don't care for cold weather, and in most parts of the country, they can't be overwintered outdoors. Begonias also look lovely in the garden, especially along walkways or in transitional areas from the sun to shade gardens.īegonias: Getting the Most out of Your Purchaseīegonias are some of the easiest shade plants to grow and begonia care is minimal, requiring only light deadheading and well-drained soil. They are colorful, easy-to-grow container plants. Many gardeners love to plant begonias in patio pots and window boxes. Begonias bloom a lot, so they'll provide colorful flowers for months.įinally, consider how you want to use your begonias. Some begonias, particularly our Hanging Basket Begonias, have a cascading habit, making them absolutely stunning in hanging baskets-or other places where you want a cascading look. When selecting the right begonias for your patio space, window box or garden, take into account their growth habit. You can either grow them as annuals, bring them indoors during the cold weather or lift the tubers in the fall and store them over winter. Finally, begonia bulbs aren't cold hardy.
This means that you'll need to regularly water them.
While they need well-drained soil, they aren't drought tolerant. Begonias thrive in shaded or partially shaded conditions and most don't care for direct early afternoon sunlight. When selecting begonias for planting, first make sure you have the right growing conditions for these tender tubers (commonly referred to as "bulbs"). When you buy begonia tubers from us, we'll deliver top-quality products right to your door. We have a wide selection of begonia bulbs for sale, so you can find the perfect color and form for your garden or patio.
van Bourgondien has been supplying gardeners with bulbs, tubers and bareroots for more than 175 years and takes pride in offering a wide selection of top-performing and unique varieties.
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