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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The ultimate summer bedding plant, begonias bloom for months on end, producing flowers in a range of colours, shapes and sizes. They’re commonly used for filling gaps at the front of the border and are perfect for growing in baskets and pots.

Begonia ‘Glowing Embers’ bears fiery, orange flowers in contrast with dark purple-bronze foliage. Plants have a compact, semi-cascding habit, making them a good choice for pots and hanging baskets. ‘Glowing Embers’ thrives in full sun to shade. For best results keep plants well watered, and feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser to prolong flowering.

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Begonia ‘Glowing embers’ and wildlife

Begonia ‘Glowing embers’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Begonia ‘Glowing embers’ poisonous?

Begonia ‘Glowing embers’ 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
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