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Begonia semperflorens Lotto Mixed F1 Hybrid
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Begonia semperflorens Lotto Mixed F1 Hybrid
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Bedding, Containers
Description
With exceptionally large flowers and excellent garden performance 'Lotto' is a real winner! Compact plants with unique over sized pink, white and red blooms. Ideal for bedding or containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | 3 to 4 months before last frost. |
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Sow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed sowing mix in pots or trays. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of around 24-27C (75-80F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the sowing mix moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 15-60 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. When well grown, pot on into 15cm (6 inch) pots. Gradually acclimatize young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 15-20cm (6-8in) apart, or plant into baskets and containers.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a rich, light, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
Caution
Dust-like seeds. To open, hold over a sheet of white paper, cut along three sides of inner pack and carefully open out flat. Tap the packet gently to dislodge seed.