Begonia 'Nonstop Pink'
begonia
Soft, rosy tones and a compact shape make this a brilliant choice for brightening up summer displays. This potted seasonal...
Plant description
Begonia 'Nonstop Pink' produces fully double pink blooms right through summer, each flower up to 7cm (3in) across with gently ruffled petals that create a full, rounded look. The cheerful pink shade works beautifully in containers, window boxes and sheltered borders, either on its own or mixed with whites and deeper tones for contrast.
Easy to grow in free-draining compost and happiest in a bright, sheltered spot out of strong midday sun, it performs best with regular watering and feeding.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- 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 Pink:
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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