Tuberous begonias are tender and must remain frost free. For an earlier display, start the tubers in temporary pots in a greenhouse or bright, protected place from February to April, then move them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.
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Begonia odorata
'Sunny Dream'
With zesty lemon-yellow double blooms and a zingy fresh fragrance, Begonia odorata 'Sunny Dream' is a true delight! Flowering non-stop all summer long, this dreamy begonia is a sight for sore eyes whether it’s sunny or not. If you love soft colour tones, this modern, elegant and sophisticated begonia radiates charm and good taste, bringing in the colour and flower power but without being too busy. Thriving in partial or even full shade, it’ll bring all the floral rewards you need for any dull spot, injecting that much-needed little ray of sunshine.
Large, draping double blooms create that ideal tumbling effect in pots, hanging baskets or window boxes to create an all-round big and feisty display.
Begonias like these are also loved for their bold architectural foliage which adds that extra oomph. Whether you make a big feature of them or combine with other flowers or foliage plants, Begonia odorata 'Sunny Dream' is a real sweetie and we’re sure you’ll be totally besotted. Odoratus (feminine form Odorata) is a Latin adjective meaning fragrant or perfumed!
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Grow begonias in light shade, protected from harsh winds. They need rich, reliably moist yet free-draining conditions. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and make sure excess water can drain away easily.
Begonia tubers can be planted directly into patio containers or suitable borders in May, once frosts have passed. If planting into a border before shoots appear, mark the position so you know where to water and avoid disturbing the tuber.
Unlike pointed flower bulbs, begonia tubers are rounded with a shallow hollow on top. Plant with the hollow side facing upwards and the rounded side downwards, leaving the top of the tuber around 1–2cm below the soil or compost surface.
Space tubers approximately 15–20cm apart in container displays or 20–30cm apart in borders. This gives the developing plants enough room to form a generous, well-balanced display without becoming overcrowded.
Water after planting, then keep the compost only lightly moist while the tubers remain dormant. Once shoots appear and growth becomes established, water regularly without allowing the soil to become waterlogged or the containers to stand in water.
- Botanical name
- Begonia odorata 'Sunny Dream'
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Tuber size
- 6/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Trailing
- Hardiness
- Tender
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 16 tubers per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Baskets
Exotic gardens
Borders
Large containers
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full sun - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Packed in paper
Needs winter protection
Low maintenance
Trailing habit
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