Product Description
Year after year, Begonia Illumination 'Apricot Shades' features in our top 3 best-selling bedding and basket plants. Why? It's undoubtedly the combination of guaranteed performance in baskets and tubs, whatever the summer weather, and the gorgeous blend of warm, summery tones and shades that the mix produces from May right until the first frosts of autumn.
'Apricot Shades' produces blousy, double-blooms in wonderfully warm shades of yellow, gold, apricot, orange and ochre that will fill your hanging baskets and patio containers with colour all summer-long. The blooms are incredibly weather proof, long lasting and plentiful, held on strong healthy plants with a gently trailing growing habit.
They look best simply on their own, as there is enough subtle colour variation not to look too overdone. One for the short-list for sure.
Supplied as 12 x plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
What Is Supplied
Item 400104 supplied as:
12 x Plug Plants
Item 400726 supplied as:
Supplied as 20 Garden Ready Plants. Flowers from late May until first frosts in the autumn. Not frost hardy so keep protected until the last frost. Pot on for 2-4 weeks before planting.
Item 450042 supplied as:
1 x 25cm Hanging Basket
Item 450048 supplied as:
Supplied ready planted with Begonia 'Apricot Shades' mix into a pair of 25cm durable orange plastic hanging baskets.
Please note, plastic hanging baskets are not supplied with chains, please see example image.
Plant Information
Top Tips
- You can remove the single female flowers to encourage more of the large double male flowers to be produced if you wish - although we like to leave them on for a fuller display.
- Deadhead faded blooms to extend the flowering period.
Care Guide
- Begonia ‘Apricot Shades’ grows well in sun and shade, and its trailing habit makes it perfect for growing in pots and hanging baskets.
- For best results keep plants well watered, and feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser to prolong flowering.
- Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms.
- Begonia plugs can be planted straight into containers and baskets but are best potted on first and grown on in warm, frost-free conditions.
- Begonia plants can then be transplanted into their final containers once they have increased in size.
- When all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise begonia plants to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days.
- Choose a sunny or semi shaded position that is protected from strong winds - a cold frame is ideal.
- Feed and water plants frequently throughout the growing season taking care not to over-water, as this will cause new Begonia flower buds to drop.
- Deadhead the single female flowers to encourage more of the large double male flowers to be produced and to extend the flowering period.
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Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
30cm
45cm
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Very happy with service and safedelivery
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Speedy safe delivery. Plants looked healthy and are continuing to develop
Review Submitted: 23/05/2023 - 10:16:14
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The plants were all strong healthy plants and they were well packaged
Review Submitted: 30/04/2023 - 00:00:00
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Items well packed look healthy will know better when they flower.
Les
Review Submitted: 25/04/2023 - 11:55:02
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one set were fine the other set had three badly damaged
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as i said above one set was fine and the other had three damaged
Review Submitted: 24/04/2023 - 19:05:41
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Good strong plants, well packed, arrived safely
Review Submitted: 11/04/2023 - 12:15:01
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Well I never learn once again my delivery was non existence, the delivery drive didn?t turn up but said he did and I had moved. NO phone call to check, so my order was return back to company.
It?s so frustrating as I do like the deals this company has.
But the sale team just say sorry and guess that?s ok then ???
Review Submitted: 23/06/2022 - 16:00:00
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Quick efficiently delivered
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Good strong plants ready for planting
Review Submitted: 21/06/2022 - 13:31:27
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The service received was very good however the quality of the plants was not as good as previously supplied.
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the quality of the plants received was not as good s previos orders.
Review Submitted: 21/06/2022 - 17:52:41
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Everything is packaged properly and has lovely flowers once planted
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Because they were healthy
Review Submitted: 20/06/2022 - 15:06:22
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Plants were nearly dead when arrived. I contacted seller, taking photos and sending photos. Saying that seller emailed me very quick and returned all my money including postage, I would like to thank them for that. Because of this experience with plants, I really don't think I will be buying off them again.
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Dead when plants arrived, they never even picked up after watering.
Review Submitted: 17/06/2022 - 08:06:46
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The plug plants were a disgrace.instead of 12 I got 11 be lucky if I manage 9 to survive I am reluctant to order anything else
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Very poor plug plants lucky if I get 9 plants to survive only 11 sent
Review Submitted: 06/06/2022 - 17:10:06
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use a competent delivery firm my plants were delivered to killingworth drive good distance from me by the time they got to me some were dead and some in a poor condition
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very poor delivery by horse and cart might improve your service
Review Submitted: 10/04/2022 - 08:54:26
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Plants arrived all over the place not well packed hence I never got a lot from them
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Didn?t grow well arrived in time service great
Review Submitted: 14/09/2021 - 10:02:44
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Plants were very leggy and obviously well past there best, just stems and the odd flower.
Review Submitted: 14/09/2021 - 10:05:00
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Received my begonias should have got them with my first order alot better plants
Review Submitted: 30/05/2019 - 12:07:18
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Arrived on time and in great condition
Review Submitted: 01/05/2019 - 12:38:16
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Very pleased and quick to sort out any problems.
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Quality plants and excellent service
Review Submitted: 09/04/2019 - 15:49:33
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My order did not arrive as promised,not delivered by Royal Mail.
Garden Bargains issued me a full credit very nice staff at customer service
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Did not receive order but not the fault of Garden Bargains
Review Submitted: 28/03/2019 - 19:56:16
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some of the plants did not have a very good root system as some of the soil was missing, probably due to sough handling when being prepared for posting. Fortunately i only lost one plant.
Review Submitted: 26/03/2019 - 13:34:39
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They were in very good condition very strong plant and healthy Regards Jean Truckle
Review Submitted: 26/03/2019 - 14:51:42
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ordered 12 plug plants but only 8 arrived. Sent email to tell them this and was sent 12 plug plants for free. Impressed.
Review Submitted: 13/06/2018 - 17:18:47
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Poor service getting a refund is very hard to do
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Order sent out via royal mail after spending 6 days in the postal system the plants were half dead and have been dying slowly since no matter how much I try to save them
Review Submitted: 11/06/2018 - 08:39:22
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Service and delivery was good
Review Submitted: 11/06/2018 - 20:45:25
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very good service
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all plants arrived in good condition and good instructions on planting etc.
Review Submitted: 02/06/2018 - 06:03:13
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my son has placed an order that speaks for itself
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only 4 survive
Review Submitted: 23/05/2018 - 13:20:42
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I can only say that Garden Bargains is an excellent Co. to deal with
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The quality of these Begonias was excellent,and delivered in its own little greenhouse..
Review Submitted: 14/05/2018 - 12:02:17
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This is the first order we have placed with you and we were very pleased with the Begonias we received.
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If these plants grow as expected we will be placing further orders.
Review Submitted: 08/05/2018 - 11:14:59
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seem to take a very long time to arrive from initial ordering.
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in very poor condition 3no were obviously sent out dead and the rest will maybe survive.
Review Submitted: 02/05/2018 - 08:17:18
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Poor Quality Plants Poorly Paqckaged
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As Abve
Review Submitted: 26/04/2018 - 10:47:08
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Ordered 2 items, only 1 arrived had to chase other item,
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Very poor quality plants, arrived half dead, can get better quality plants at aldi.
Review Submitted: 26/04/2018 - 04:36:39
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Plants are excellent but having trouble getting my Gardening club discount I order on line and have had to phone after every order to get my discount The price of the phone call outweighs my discount They need to sort this out
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Love them
Review Submitted: 16/04/2018 - 09:21:27
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Very good items.
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Excellent.
Review Submitted: 03/04/2018 - 15:48:43
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The plants I have purchased have always arrived well packaged and healthy, sometimes they are slightly damaged in transit, but usually with a little care turn out to be fine.
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Love these type of begonia they always look so 'sunny' and bring a smile to your face. Get a lot of compliments and am expecting the same this year.
Review Submitted: 12/06/2017 - 07:46:38
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What a shame the plants sat in a depot over the weekend, but I guess that's down to yodel?
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Bit smaller than I thought/hoped
Review Submitted: 18/05/2017 - 06:46:48
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quick service
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excellent plugs
Review Submitted: 07/05/2017 - 15:01:07
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Product arrived in a box. Opened it up to find that a 1.5kg tub of blood fish and bone rattleing around with 3 packs of plug plants. No bubble wrap or nothing. Plant looked they should have been on the reduced section of a supermarket not quality just hand picked for you fresh from the nursery am disappointed and appalled
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Dead
Review Submitted: 03/05/2017 - 20:42:31
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Plants arrived in good condition. Delivery was as advised by garden bargains. Looking forward to seeing the flowers
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Plants arrived in good condition. Delivery was as advised. Looking forward to seeing the flowers
Review Submitted: 21/04/2017 - 06:57:42
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Packaging and handling still leaves a lot to be desired.
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Broken plants.
Review Submitted: 19/04/2017 - 17:46:48
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Efficient
Review Submitted: 19/04/2017 - 11:54:29
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excellent plants
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excellent plants and growing
Review Submitted: 13/04/2017 - 21:27:55
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This particular order had no problems at all. Very happy
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Strong seedlings but only just received so can't pass a comment on what they are like. Arrived safely in their own mini greenhouse.
Review Submitted: 12/04/2017 - 08:59:44
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Very good & excellent
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Very good but some bad
Review Submitted: 03/04/2017 - 16:44:37
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My first order was good. But my second order was not very good. I could not choose the credit card. The system did not work. After trying several times. I finally gave up
Review Submitted: 03/04/2017 - 06:15:48
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excellent service plants arrived promptly
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plants healthy
Review Submitted: 06/06/2016 - 07:28:50
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As they know I was not happy with the plants when arrived as they were not what I know as the size of Jumbo pods and I have even gardening for over 60 years and had paid nearly £50 for 24 plants. I am noT well enough to do it all myself now.
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Same as above so I know never to order again.
Review Submitted: 26/05/2016 - 14:35:56
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Prompt delivery. Good information
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Healthy looking plants but poor root growth compared to one I have bought before.Hopefuly they wil do well . LP
Review Submitted: 19/05/2016 - 17:36:38
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The service was really good
Review Submitted: 17/05/2016 - 11:17:01
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Contacted customer services and was extremely pleased with response
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Plant condition was excellent
Review Submitted: 16/05/2016 - 16:56:40
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easy to order and good price,Bought many plants on line over the years got to say these have been the best buy and will buy again.Geranium & begonia 5 star.
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excellent
Review Submitted: 09/05/2016 - 08:26:37
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I lost a parcel and they replaced it - excellent service
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excellent plants - all growing strong
Review Submitted: 07/05/2016 - 20:03:04
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good healthy plants
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good healthy plants
Review Submitted: 06/05/2016 - 11:42:52
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Very good
Review Submitted: 04/05/2016 - 16:41:10
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Very quick delivery and excellent plantsl
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Strong and healthy plants
Review Submitted: 04/05/2016 - 08:42:14
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Plants damaged on delivery - contacted customer's service - offered part refund but still had to pay for delivery - two weeks no response
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value not known
Review Submitted: 21/04/2016 - 08:43:23
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Great products, reasonable prices and fair p&p.
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Potted on they are doing well.
Review Submitted: 19/04/2016 - 09:33:52
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quick and efficient service
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look healthy and happy
Review Submitted: 19/04/2016 - 06:48:50
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Price /delivery/packaging excellent..
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I had 2 packs of these,1 Pack was strong plants and are doing well in the greenhouse.The 2nd tray was very poor and tiny plants.I do not think that any of the second tray will service.Of the twelve plants,only 4 are hanging on,I expect them to be dead by the weekend.
Review Submitted: 15/04/2016 - 08:07:32
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Excellent except see comment on tumbling
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a little damaged on arrival but have recovered
Review Submitted: 15/04/2016 - 11:10:10
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Clear ordering and well described products
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Plants arrived well packaged and in excellent condition
Review Submitted: 11/04/2016 - 16:42:57
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delivery OK don't know that I will use this site again
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twelve plants squashed into a container which could only accommodate 6 plants
Review Submitted: 07/04/2016 - 16:21:37
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Excellent Customer Service following arrival of some plants which had withered. Reply within 24 hours and replacement sent.
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Plants not so healthy looking but I am sure will be fine
Review Submitted: 04/04/2016 - 09:07:32
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I was happy with the service but not the product a lot of the Begonias were not established enough on a lot of them there was only one small leaf showing very fragile when transplanting into bigger Potts they broke up very easily that's why I rated the product bad
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As above
Review Submitted: 04/04/2016 - 16:50:50
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I ordered 12 begonia plants, but when the Courier delivered them they were absolutely trashed. When I got in touch with Customer services they sent me a replacement, but unfortunately this was also damaged. I phoned customer services again who was very apologetic and they agreed a full refund.
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I have given this rating because of the state of the plants when I received them
Review Submitted: 04/04/2016 - 07:42:11
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Contents were mishandled and poorly packed. Some were destroyed.
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Don't know if remainder of plugs have survived. Time will tell.
Review Submitted: 01/04/2016 - 06:49:08