Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot' (1 bulb), offered by Van Noort
🌸 A continuous floral explosion to brighten up your shaded spaces! 🌸
The Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot' lives up to its name! This remontant and ultra-floriferous variety produces a multitude of spectacular double flowers , in a soft apricot tone , from early summer until the first frosts. With its 7.5 cm diameter flowers , it is a perfect choice for borders, planters, hanging baskets and shaded beds .
Easy to grow, this begonia thrives in partial shade , in well-drained and slightly moist soil . It will add a touch of vibrant color to shady corners of the garden and will enhance balconies and terraces in pots or hanging baskets.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 20 cm (8")
☀️ Exposure : Partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Not hardy (to be dug up before winter)
🦌 Deer Resistance : Low
💧 Water requirements : Medium (moist but well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Loamy or sandy, acidic to neutral pH
🌸 Flowering : June until frost
📦 Quantity : 1 bulb
🌿 Planting and growing Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May , after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In a pot or planter : Ideal for balconies and terraces .
✔️ In open ground : Perfect for shaded beds and borders .
✔️ Hanging : Its drooping flowers embellish walls and pergolas .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Use a rich, well-drained potting soil .
2️⃣ Plant the bulb 3 cm deep , hollow part upwards.
3️⃣ Space the plants 20 cm apart for good ventilation.
4️⃣ Water moderately after planting, then regularly during the flowering period.
💡 Tip : Start your bulbs indoors in March to enjoy earlier flowering.
🌿 Maintenance of Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot'
💦 Watering : Keep the soil moist but well drained , without excess water.
🌱 Fertilizer : Add liquid fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks.
✂️ Pruning : Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms .
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ Dig up the bulbs before winter , let them dry and store them in a cool, dry place until the following spring.
💡 Why choose Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot'?
✅ Continuous and generous flowering until the first frosts
✅ Ideal for illuminating shaded areas of the garden
✅ Perfect hanging, in a pot or in the ground
✅ Easy to grow and disease resistant
✨ Add a bright and elegant touch to your garden with the Begonia Non-stop 'Apricot'! ✨
