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Both dependable and fun, with vivacious coloured blooms produced from July to October, on strong, long stems which often have touches of red to them. The flowers of Dazzling Begonia boliviensis Starshine Collection deserve to take centre stage in baskets, containers or at the edge of a raised bed. This will allow the cascading fountains of leaves and flowers to trail up to 10cm over the sides for voluminous interest. Dazzling Begonia boliviensis Starshine Collection comprises Appleblossom with its rich pink, bicoloured tones and dark, glaucous, serrated leaves tinged with red; Orange with rows upon rows of bright orange-red funnel-shaped flowers on strong, arching stems; and Calypso with all the colours of a Jamaican sunset in pinky-orange and yellow. Plants prefer a spot in well-drained soil of any type apart from clay. Ensure they benefit from either sun or partial shade and avoid a north-facing aspect. These are tender, bulbous perennials which many gardeners treat as annuals. They can, however, be stored over winter in a heated greenhouse or conservatory which does not dip below 5C.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Begonia boliviensis Starshine Appleblossom YP | Begonia boliviensis Starshine Calypso YP | Begonia boliviensis Starshine Orange YP |
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| Latin Name | Begonia boliviensis ‘Starshine Appleblossom’ | ||
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) | ||
| Colour | White | ||
| Type | Perennial | ||
| Format | Young Plants | ||
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun | ||
| Foliage | Evergreen | ||
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.25 | ||
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 | ||
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand | ||
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral | ||
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||
| Trailing | Yes | ||
| Good for pots | Yes | ||
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
