Begonia Whopper Series
begonia Whopper Series
A group of vigorous, bushy, evergreen perennial Semperflorens begonias to 40cm tall, with rounded mid- or bronze-green leaves held on soft, succulent stems. Throughout summer and into autumn, large pink or red flowers are borne in profusion. Plants in this series are tolerant of sun
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 Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green Bronze | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red | Green Bronze | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after the last frosts in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. See begonias: outdoors for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis), powdery mildew and stem rot
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