Hybrid begonias shaped by generations of careful breeding
Hybrid begonia tubers
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Hybrid begonia tubers
Hybrid begonias encompass a remarkable range of flower shapes, habits and colours created by crossing different begonia species and selected forms. The result is a group that can include upright and trailing plants, single or fully double flowers and everything from clean single shades to strongly defined bicolours. If you are choosing begonias by a particular flower shape or garden role rather than one traditional group, hybrid varieties open up considerably more possibilities.
Many modern hybrid begonia tubers have been selected for traits such as compact growth, large flowers, unusual colouring or a particularly long season. They are well suited to pots and containers, where their habit can be matched to the space available. Give them fertile, free-draining compost, regular moisture once growth is underway and bright conditions protected from the strongest midday sun.
Because the group is broad, it pays to look at the individual begonia variety rather than assuming every hybrid behaves in exactly the same way. A compact upright form can anchor a patio pot, while a trailing hybrid can soften the edge of a basket or raised container. All tuberous forms of begonia remain tender in the UK, so start them in warmth and keep them protected from frost at both ends of the season.
