- Botanical name: Begonia 'Glowing Embers'
- Common name: Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Begonia 'Glowing Embers'
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Plant size
35cm height
35cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- 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 Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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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 not 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 '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' 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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