Bathe your patio in amazing fiery red, gold and bronze shades with this stunning new variety. Begonia ‘Cascading Fireball’ flowers even more prolifically than the ever popular variety, ‘Apricot Shades’ producing an abundance of enormous blooms, from summer until the first frosts. Perfect for a stunning display in containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Height and spread: 30cm (12″).
Growing Information
Tubers are ideal for containers and baskets, making a larger plant in the first year than plug plants or growing from seed. From February, start tuberous begonias off in well-drained, moist compost in a warm, frost-free position in bright light. When planting begonia tubers, position them just below the compost surface with the indented side facing upwards. In hanging baskets the tubers can be planted at a 45 degree angle with their roots toward the centre, to encourage plants to cascade over the sides of the basket. When begonia plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days, before planting them in their final positions. Choose a sunny or semi shaded position that is protected from strong winds.
