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Begonia 'Sunbrero Bicolour'
begonia
Big, bold blooms with a soft twist of colour make this a real standout for pots and borders. Each flower...
Plant description
Begonia ‘Sunbrero Bicolour’ is ideal for containers, window boxes and the front of borders where you can enjoy the detail up close. Plant in free-draining compost in a bright, sheltered spot with partial shade, avoiding harsh midday sun. Keep it evenly watered and feed regularly to support continuous flowering, and deadhead spent blooms to keep the display going strong right through the season.
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 Sunbrero Bicolour:
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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