Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains'

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 'Fragrant Fountains' is a vigorous tuberous begonia, bearing masses of double flowers in warm shades of apricot, yellow, orange and pink, on trailing stems. The flowers are delicately fragrant. It's perfect for growing in pots and hanging baskets near a seating area on the patio, where its fragrance will gently fill the air. It grows well in sun and shade.

For best results grow Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly 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.