Begonia Nonstop Series (T/d)
begonia Nonstop Series
Nonstop Series form neat plants with green foliage and double flowers from late spring/early summer onwards. They come in range of flower colours: white, red, yellow, orange, pink
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Begonia can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials or shrubs, with fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots and usually asymmetrical leaves, often strikingly patterned, and small or large flowers, both male and female in the same cluster
- Name status
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- Tuberhybrida begonias are bushy tuberous perennials with glossy leaves and usually double flowers in small clusters in summer; most are dormant in winter
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in partial shade. Lift and overwinter tubers in a dry, dark place. The photographs shows 'Nonstop Fire'. See Begonias: outdoors for further advice.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Self-cleaning, so deadheading is not required
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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