Begonias building a generous display from summer into autumn
Begonia tubers
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Begonia tubers
Begonia tubers begin modestly, then gather pace as the season warms. From summer onwards, begonias produce successive flowers above fleshy foliage, creating a full display that can continue well into autumn while conditions remain mild. The range includes upright and trailing forms, single and double flowers and varieties suited to different planting styles, making Begonia tubers particularly useful when you want sustained flowering in pots, hanging baskets, window boxes or the front of a border.
Their strength lies in places where many summer flowers find conditions less comfortable. Tuberous begonias can perform well in bright positions away from strong midday sun, bringing flower to patios, courtyards and partially shaded parts of the garden. They appreciate fertile, well-drained soil or compost and regular moisture during active growth, without sitting wet. Begonias are half hardy, so the tubers should be started and kept frost free in spring, then planted outside once the risk of frost has passed.
Planting Begonia tubers also gives you time to build the display before summer arrives. Start them under protection in spring, allow the shoots and roots to establish, then move plants into their final position as temperatures settle. Trailing begonias can soften the edges of baskets and containers, while upright varieties hold their place among other summer planting. With months of flowers developing from a single tuber, begonias reward a little early-season preparation with a display that reaches its stride when the garden is at its fullest.
