Vibrant summer flowering plants with lush foliage and continuous blooms, bringing rich colour and reliable performance to containers, hanging baskets and shaded garden spaces.

Begonia varieties are highly valued for their ability to produce abundant flowers throughout the summer while thriving in areas where many plants struggle. Their bright blooms appear continuously from late spring through autumn, forming colourful displays above glossy green or bronze-toned foliage. Depending on the variety, plants may form compact mounds or gently cascading stems that spill beautifully over containers and baskets. Typically reaching 25–40 cm tall with a spread of around 30–50 cm, begonias provide dependable seasonal colour in borders, patio planters and shaded garden areas.

Supplied as strong, well-established 2L pot-grown plants, each Begonia arrives with a dense, healthy root system ready for dependable garden establishment. Unlike smaller starter plants, these nursery-grown specimens already possess the vigour and structure needed for consistent performance. Professionally cultivated in high-quality peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery, they are raised under expert care to ensure balanced growth, vibrant foliage and abundant flowering throughout the season.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Begonia
• Common Name: Begonia
• Plant Type: Summer Bedding Plant / Tender Perennial
• Pot Size: 2 Litre Pot (Approx. 17 cm nursery pot)
• Mature Height: Approx. 25–40 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 30–50 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy or Cascading (varies by variety)
• Flowering Period: Late Spring to Autumn
• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil, especially in containers
• Maintenance: Minimal maintenance; remove damaged foliage to keep plants tidy
• Hardiness: Typically grown as a summer bedding plant in the UK
• Best Uses: Patio Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Shaded Borders, Bedding Displays