'Non Stop'® Begonias Mixed - Tuber

Non-stop Begonias have large tubers that can be planted in fresh potting compost during the spring. Use a pot or planter with holes in the base to aid drainage. Cover the bottom with a layer of potsherds or hydrograins. Fill the pot with potting compost leaving sufficient space for the bulbs and allowing for watering. Plant the begonia tubers about 20 cm apart and cover with 1-2 cm of compost. Water well after planting. These begonias grow and bloom well in partial shade.

Due to their very rich and strong-flowering stems, Non stop Begonias also make great border plants by planting them in groups or along the garden path. They appear throughout the entire summer and will attract many admiring glances. Fertilize regularly when planted in the ground.

If you want your 'Non Stop' begonias to flower earlier you can 'withdraw' them. Place them in a shallow tray in moist compost at 15-20°C during the month of April. When shoots begin to appear, place them in potting compost. By the beginning of May, they will get used to the outdoor temperature and you can plant them from mid-May onwards in either your garden or in a pot.

Remove the dead flowers regularly to promote the flowering period. For an extra rich flowering, when the plant is established it is advisable to provide a regular liquid feed. Protect them from direct, bright sunlight. The compost around the tubers should not be too wet as this may cause the begonia tubers to rot. The stems and leaves contain high amounts of moisture, therefore they can definitely not tolerate frost.

Begonia tubers are easy to preserve during the winter. After the first night frost and when the begonia foliage begins to yellow, reduce watering until the pots dry out. Lift the begonias and cut the stems back to just above the tuber. Attach a label with the name of the Begonias to remind yourself for the next year. Shake the compost from the begonia tubers and place them in a box with compost and sharp sand. Keep the tubers in a frost-free area. Next spring, you can plant them once again and the plant will reward you with its beautiful flowers.