Begonia Tuberous – Illumination – Scarlet F1 Pellets
One of the best trailing tuberous begonias available with a true Cascading habit and an abundance of 5cm double flowers that spill over in a spectacular display of colour all season. Height and spread: 60cm (24 Inch).
Cultivation advice Begonia Tuberous – Illumination – Scarlet F1 Pellets
- Approx 20-22 weeks from sowing to flowering from seed.
- Sow thinly Dec ? March – seeds /plants are light sensitive needing 12 hrs light per day therefore early sowing will require artificial light.
- Surface sow seed and gently press into fine grade seed compost. Do not cover as seed requires light to germinate.
- Place tray / pot in clear plastic bag or cover with sheet of glass to maintain humidity.
- Water from beneath by soaking tray.
- Seeds require a minimum of 25C to germinate which will require a heated mat or propagator.
- Germination 14-60 days depending on temperature provided.
- Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on under cooler conditions.
- Plant to container / beds 9-12 Inches apart after all danger of frost has passed.
