Begonia 'Nonstop Flame'
begonia
Bringing instant warmth and colour to pots and borders, this cultivated variety stands out for its tidy habit and impressive...
Plant description
Begonia ‘Nonstop Flame’ thrives in containers, window boxes and sheltered beds where its weather-resistant blooms can be enjoyed up close, shrugging off summer showers and cooler autumn spells better than many seasonal plants. The flowers are generously sized, densely petalled and produced in abundance, making it an easy way to lift dull corners and keep colour going when other plants start to fade.
As a bonus, the bright petals are edible too, adding a crisp texture and light lemon note to salads or sandwiches.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
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- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Begonia Nonstop Flame:
Once actively growing, they can be watered more regularly, especially those growing in sunnier positions, but make sure that the compost or soil is never overly wet or waterlogged. During the growing season they can be fed with a balanced liquid fertiliser, fortnightly.
Begonias grown in the ground should be lifted before the first hard frosts and left to die back before being stored in a well ventilated, dry place over the winter. Container-grown plants should be brought under cover during winter and 'potted on' into a slightly larger container each year in spring.
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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