Begonia tubers put on a stunning show in beds, pots and hanging baskets. These tender perennials will flower throughout the summer, often coming back each year to add their strong and striking colours to your garden. For more glorious blooms, check out the full range of flowering bulbs at Dobies.
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Growing begonias from tubers is a rewarding way to add long-lasting beauty to your garden. These begonia tubers produce lush foliage and vibrant flowers, creating stunning displays in beds, borders and containers. To ensure your begonias thrive, plant the tubers in well-drained soil and provide plenty of water and light. As the season progresses, you'll enjoy a continuous supply of colourful flowers. Find more tips on cultivating and caring for these charming flowers below.
Late-flowering varieties of begonias bloom well into the autumn – as late as October in some cases. These include tubers x tuberhybrida ‘Prima Donna’ and ‘Pendula’.
While most begonias are prized for their visual appeal rather than their scent, some varieties, like ‘Prima Donna Yellow', ‘Prima Donna White’ and scented pink begonia tubers offer delicate fragrances to add an extra sensory dimension to your garden.
For a full and lush display, plant three to five begonia tubers in a standard-sized hanging basket. This spacing allows each tuber enough room to grow and ensures that your basket will be filled with cascading blooms throughout the season.