Annuals
Begonia: maintenance tips
A long-blooming ornamental plant whose many cultivars feature colourful flowers and robust leaves.
Common name: Begonia
Exposure
Prefers sun or partial shade.
Watering
Water at the time of planting. Does not like standing in water.
Planting
In potting soil or potting compost for flowerbeds and perennials, plant in spring in a container or directly in the flowerbed.
Fertilization
Fertilize with an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer during the summer. For abundant flowering, alternate with a water-soluble fertilizer for flowers and flowerbeds.
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