One of the most attractive plants recommended for hanging baskets, balcony boxes and pots is tuberous begonia with hanging shoots, represented by many varieties from several groups.One of them is the Tenella group with narrow-leaved and pink varieties , red and yellow flowers.Plants of these varieties grow rapidly, sprouting numerous shoots up to 30 centimeters long, and bloom profusely, creating cascades of flowers.
They are resistant to adverse weather conditions.The newest varieties include the Belleconia group with very large full flowers and the Summerwings group with narrow leaves and delicate single flowers. Plants of both groups bloom profusely all season.
Pendulous begonias grow best in a place sheltered from the wind, partially shaded or under full sun for several hours (especially the cultivars of the Summerwings group).Proper development will provide begonias with a loose substrate.Plants are very sensitive to excess water in the substrate, so be careful not to flood it.
Tuberous begonias from your own window sill
Gardeners produce tuberous begonias from seeds that are sown in the greenhouse in winter. At home, however, it will be easier to propagate plants with tubers.When buying in March, you should pay attention to the upper side of the tuber, the slightly concave side, if there are visible buds on it.
When you can see them, you can be sure that shoots will soon emerge after planting. Begonias are planted in flower pots or balcony boxes filled with peat substrate or light humus soil.
Tubers should be placed deep enough that the buds are covered with 2-3 centimeters with a layer of substrate.Then place the pots in a warm, bright room and water them so that the substrate is moist.
In such conditions, plants will start to grow quickly, but you should not rush to plant them in balcony boxes or in hanging baskets, because begonias are not resistant to frosts.It is safe to plant balconies and gardens with them. after May 20th.
