- Botanical name: Begonia 'Illumination Orange'
- Common name: Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Begonias are great for growing in pots, tubs or at the front of the garden border, providing splashes of summer colour. Along with busy lizzies and fuchsias, Begonia ‘Illumination Orange’ is ideal for shady patios as they prefer light shade to full sun. Begonia ‘Illumination Orange’ produces broad, double orange flowers and is suitable for growing in hanging baskets.
How to grow Begonia 'Illumination Orange'
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Plant size
30cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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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 |
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Do not Divide in January |
F
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M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Begonia 'Illumination Orange' and wildlife
Begonia 'Illumination Orange' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Begonia 'Illumination Orange' poisonous?
Begonia 'Illumination Orange' 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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