Product Description
These exclusive Giant Belgian Begonias are highly sought after because of their incredible 6 inch blooms and dazzling variety of colours.
Bred by the renowned Arnold van Peteghem at his nursery in Ghent, the European capital of Begonias, Arnold has spent his whole life developing and growing these incredible hybrids. With larger flowers and stronger stems than any other variety, these gorgeous beauties will stand upright and point their giant 6 inch blooms towards you even when they are heavy with rain! Thanks to all the wet weather we had last year, this years tubers are much larger than those normally available which means they will produce an even bigger and more impressive display. You Garden have been lucky enough to obtain a limited number of these jumbo tubers so don't miss this one-off opportunity to obtain some for yourself and at a very special price!
Jumbo tubers 3-4cm+ impressive displays - Massive 15cm (6 inch) blooms from early July to late autumn - Flowers stand up even when heavy with rain - Very easy to grow, tubers last for years, just store over winter
What Is Supplied
Item 630194 supplied as:
20 x Large Tubers
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
Planting Advice for your giant Begonias
- Begonia tubers will start into growth from February onwards. The easiest way is to put them into shallow tray with a good quality compost which has been moistened.
- Plant the tubers with the domed side downwards and the hollow uppermost. Shoots will start to emerge depending on temperature. We recommend that you start them off in a warm room.
- As soon as the shoots of the tubers are about 2cm (1in) long pot them up in 15cm (4in) pots. As soon as the roots reach the sides of the pot, they're ready to go into containers. Alternatively, you can plant the tubers straight into baskets and tubs where they are to flower.
- 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.
- Grow on in full sun or partial shaded areas. The sunnier the site, the more vibrant the colours will be.
Aftercare Advice for Begonias
- For best results keep plants well-watered, and feed once every two weeks with a high potassium feed while in flower, and deadhead regularly to encourage further flowers.
- Water regularly during the summer - begonias thrive in moist soil. Take 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)
40cm
40cm
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Not giant Begonias, some very , very small
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I wouldn?t call the Begonias I received giant, some were very, very small.
Review Submitted: 10/04/2024 - 23:20:01
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Excellent service for Avery good product
Review Submitted: 02/03/2022 - 15:05:00
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No problems experienced with my order.
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No problems experienced with my order. Looking forward to getting them planted.
Review Submitted: 09/04/2020 - 06:27:52
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Excellent service and products as usual
Review Submitted: 31/03/2020 - 12:25:03
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Delivery fine but corms are lot smaller than advertised and one was rotten
If they all grow to giant size will be surprised
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Corns too small not as advertised
Review Submitted: 05/02/2019 - 20:11:32
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The delivery was quick and goods seem good however packaging was excessive
Review Submitted: 05/02/2019 - 23:45:00
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They were delivered a few days after my order, an e-mail before arrival advised on delivery day....Now hoping that they are top class after planting and growing.
I have ordered 88 of additional items from the little booklet that was enclosed with my delivery.
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Delivered a few days after my order was placed, also e-mail advising on delivery date. Now waiting till April before planting in tubs.
Review Submitted: 31/01/2019 - 23:36:55
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great service
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top sized corms
Review Submitted: 04/04/2018 - 00:04:25
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Very good service and good quality goods
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Great
Review Submitted: 27/03/2018 - 08:01:16