- Botanical name: Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades'
- Common name: Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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 ‘Fortune Golden Shades’ is a vigorous, tuberous begonia, bearing masses of large, double orange flowers throughout summer and into autumn. ‘Fortune Golden Shades’ grows well in sun and shade, and is 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.
How to grow Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades'
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades' and wildlife
Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades' poisonous?
Begonia 'Fortune Golden Shades' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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