- Botanical name: Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains'
- 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 ‘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.
How to grow Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains'
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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: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do not Take cuttings in September |
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Do not Take cuttings in October |
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Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains' and wildlife
Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains' poisonous?
Begonia 'Fragrant Fountains' 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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