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No summer garden can be without a begonia to add South American exotica to your oasis. Begonia boliviensis ‘Starshine Appleblossom’ will bring this to the party in huge amounts. Sensational, delicate blush pink blooms cascade in floriferous waterfalls until the frosts appear! Begonia boliviensis ‘Starshine Appleblossom’ will bring longevity to your planting, blooming with pretty, fuchsia-like flowers, framed by mid-green foliage on arching stems from mid-summer through to the autumn. A perfect choice for your summer baskets, pots, and containers where the impressive semi-trailing habit can be fully appreciated. Exceptionally low maintenance with no deadheading required. No-one will be able to pass without a second glance! Very happy situated in any moist, well-drained soil of any kind except heavy clay. Position in a sunny or partially shaded spot with any aspect other than north facing. Normally grown as an annual, it is a tender tuberous perennial, RHS rating H2, which can be lifted and overwintered in a dry, frost-free environment to rest, ready for the following season.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Begonia boliviensis ‘Starshine Appleblossom’ |
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Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour | White |
Format | Young Plants |
Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.25 m |
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 |