Begonia plants – more info
Tuberous begonias make fantastic plants for pots or baskets. They’re tender perennials, so tubers can be lifted and stored over winter for returning displays the following year.
Trailing begonia displayed in funky shades can be achieved by using 'Parisienne Trailing' - this also comes with a delicious scent. Flowering begonias can be very large and impressive on the tuberous types whether you select trailing or upright varieties. Suttons offer many varieties of begonia plants for sale so you can take your pick.
Fibrous Begonias are more likely to be seen in mass plantings in environments like town centre beds. In pinks, whites and reds with glossy leaves, they’re smaller plants treated as annuals, which suit formal bedding designs perfectly. One of the few bedding plants which perform well in shade, they’re ideal for a north facing garden. Our F1 Devon Gems Mix will have your borders blossoming in no time.
Which begonias perform well in full sun?
There are a few begonia varieties that thrive in full sun. The key is to keep them well-watered. Begonia 'Sun Dancer Mixed' can handle more light than typical begonias, and produces double-flowered blooms. 'Begonia semperflorens Organdy Mixed F1 Hybrid' is bred for resilience, and flowers from June to October. Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved F1 Hybrid' has superb weather resistance with a trailing habit perfect for window boxes and hanging baskets, and can be placed in partly shaded or sunny areas.
Which begonias are best for hanging baskets?
Begonia 'Cascading Fireball' flowers prolifically with enormous, fiery red-orange blooms creating a dramatic basket display. Begonia 'Funky Pink' produces an explosion of unique-shaped salmon pink double-flowers, perfect to brighten up a dull outdoor space. The cascading habit of Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Illumination Mixed' is bred specifically for baskets and flowers in a gorgeous range of bright colours.
Which tuberous begonias are good for containers?
Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid is a summer classic. These rich apricot blooms tumble from baskets and containers, flowering non-stop right through the season. For a bold burst of colours, try Begonia 'Double Flowered Mixed' which produces lush, frilled flowers – perfect for your patio pots! If you want some drama, then Begonia 'Giant Picotee Collection' delivers, with huge, elaborate flowers with a decorative edge to the petals.
