East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Tuberous begonias are renowned for their bright colours and long flowering season. Male and female flowers are borne separately on the same plant, with male flowers being more elaborate than the female. Tuberous begonias produce masses of flowers, and are ideal for growing in baskets and pots.
Begonia 'Apricot Shades' is a vigorous, tuberous begonia, bearing masses of large, trailing double apricot and yellow flowers throughout summer and into autumn. Begonia 'Apricot Shades' grows well in sun and shade, and its trailing habit makes it perfect for growing in pots and hanging baskets. For best results keep plants well watered, and feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser to prolong flowering. Lift tubers in autumn, before the first frosts, and store in barely moist soil or sand in a frost-free shed. Water the tubers occasionally to stop them drying up.
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Begonia ‘Apricot shades’ and wildlife
Begonia ‘Apricot shades’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
