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An exciting new begonia which brings you continuous, intense and generous flowers from June to October. The blooms of Begonia x hiemalis ‘Solenia Apricot’ cascade over decorous, rippled leaves with hints of red and intriguingly marked veins. This is a hybrid begonia which has an increased tolerance of both sun and wind built-in to extend the areas of the garden where these beauties will thrive. With a stronger, multi-branching habit you will get more flowers on sturdier stems – less inclined to snap off. Flowers themselves look like miniature roses and are a national favourite for baskets and containers on a patio, balcony or table where they will reach a height and spread of 30cm, trailing to about 20cm.Your Begonia x hiemalis ‘Solenia Apricot’ prefers any moist, well-drained soil except chalk in full sun or partial shade. As a tender, bulbous perennials this corm will need protection from frost over winter in a cool, dry spot.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Begonia x hiemalis Solenia Apricot YP |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Trailing | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
