Begonia seeds: tuberhybrida Midnight Beauty Orange

Begonia seeds: tuberhybrida Midnight Beauty Orange

1 packet (30 seeds) @ $4.25

Catalog Code: 2435

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Begonia seeds: tuberhybrida Midnight Beauty Orange

Half-hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Sun or part shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 11
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Care and Understanding
  • Special Features: Flowers in first year
  • Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Containers, Edging

Description

An amazing achievement from seed! Dark chocolate, almost black foliage crowned with masses of fully double rich orange blooms. Stunning in containers.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:3 to 4 months before last frost. Do not sow before late winter when day length is 12 hours or more.

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good well draining seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 75-80F (25-27C). Surface sow and do not exclude light. A soil temperature of 80F (27C) gives best results. Keep the soil moisture high, the surface of the soil should never dry out. Germination takes from 15-60 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions, 15-18C (60-65F). When well grown gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun or light shade and well drained soil.

For container plants and hanging baskets allow each plant 10-15cm (4-6in) of space. Allow the plants to become established for 7-10 days before placing outdoors.