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Begonia boliviensis 'Crackling Fire Orange'

Begonia boliviensis 'Crackling Fire Orange'

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BegoniaPerennialFamily: Begoniaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 30cm
Tender

Flower colour:

Orange

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

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 boliviensis ‘Crackling Fire Orange’ is a vigorous, tuberous begonia, bearing masses of pretty orange flowers throughout summer and into autumn. ‘Crackling Fire Orange’ grows well in sun and shade, and is perfect for growing in pots. There are six begonias in the Crackling Fire series to choose from: ‘Creamy Yellow’, ‘Orange’, ‘Pink’, ‘Red’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘White’. 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 ‘Crackling fire orange’ and wildlife

Begonia ‘Crackling fire orange’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Begonia ‘Crackling fire orange’ poisonous?

Begonia ‘Crackling fire orange’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People