Jatnikapyer - I would give the bizzy lizzys a try as they make a great display. We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. across (5-12 cm), fully double, brilliant scarlet-red flowers. Talking about trailing begonias, Morrisons has got some very healthy looking plants which are ready to plant up. In addition to this representative listing of hanging begonia basket varieties, many other types of begonias are eminently suitable for growing in suspended containers or at the edge of a window box or garden.. Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Want Garden Inspiration? Note this is the default cart. This type of begonia is called trailing or scadent -- scadent means \"climbing\" -- because its branches can become quite long, in some varieties up to 8 feet, making them ideal for hanging planters. Tender perennial, this tuberous begonia is not winter hardy. Blooming profusely from late spring to frost, they dangle with elegance from arching stems bearing green fleshy leaves adorned with serrated edges. This year I've decided to plant only trailing begonias in my 16" hanging baskets, but don't know how many to plant in each one, or whether to plant them just around the edge and leave the middle clear, or if I need one in the middle too? I'd use 2 maximum and add other plants to create more interest, some more trailing (bacopa for example) and some upright...but then that's just my choice!! I would say 4 should be enough, maybe 5 at a push. Begonias trailing - I would try 3 or 4 and put a non-trailing one in the middle! Few plants are more versatile than the begonia (Begonia spp. • The only exception to this is when you use strong-growing plants such as Fuchsias and Geraniums (Pelargoniums). Will post some pics once they start flowering. Cut back after flowering. This drought resistant Mediterranean garden is low... Tolerant of extreme heat and cold, all these plants are... Quite colorful, this desert garden is low maintenance and... Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. However, mine were totally wiped out last year, I think because of the virus. Thank you Matt, but why are they allowed? My concern is that they had a virus a couple of years ago. I suggest avoiding them like the plague, Tesco are just trying to make a quick buck. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. Well, they're planted up now and sitting on black buckets in the greenhouse to let them get going for a few weeks. Blooming profusely from late spring to frost, they dangle with elegance from arching stems bearing green fleshy leaves adorned with serrated edges. They'll probably look like Triffids when I get back - you know how everything seems to grow 3 times larger when you go away..........  even weeds. ), which comes in many different types. Tescos and their busy lizzies again. I hope someone can enlighten us. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. They are of various colours and @£2/= for 4 are good value. Check these Great Plant Combination Ideas with Begonias, An Eye-Catching Mediterranean Garden with Agave, Aloe and Pincushion, A Great Looking and Low-Care Mediterranean Border, A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Aloe, Aeonium and Palms. across (5-12 cm), fully double, brilliant scarlet-red flowers. One group is especially well-adapted to growing in a hanging planter or basket, either outdoors or in the house. June 2017 in Plants. Non-Tuberous Trailing Begonias. Fertilize once a month. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Free-flowering, Begonia 'Hanging Basket Scarlet' is a tuberous perennial boasting attractive cascades of extra-large, 2-5 in. Are they disease free? Trailing begonias in hanging baskets. The Begonias would probably suffocate smaller plants such as Bacopa. Hi, hope someone can help me out here. I would have thought not as the leaves from the others should cover this area of the basket. pandora99 Posts: 10. Thanks Mattbeer87. I know I'll get lots of good advice from begonia specialists on here - its the only place to go!!!! Grows up to 10-12 in. • A general rule of thumb when planting a hanging basket is to use one plant per inch of basket diameter - so 12 plants per 30cm (12") hanging basket. A wonderful shade loving plant for containers and hanging baskets. Going on holiday on Saturday for 2 weeks so hopefully my neighbour keeps his word and waters them! Log in or register to join the conversation. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Free-flowering, Begonia 'Hanging Basket Scarlet' is a tuberous perennial boasting attractive cascades of extra-large, 2-5 in. Thanks Lydiaann - I usually do lots of different plants in the baskets but thought I'd do something different this year. Not sure which Begonias to pick?Compare All Begonias, Great Plant Combination Ideas with Begonias. Accept In cooler areas than zones 9-11, dig up the tubers before the first frost and store them dormant in a cool dry place over winter. I think it is good value. For example, some types of tuberous begonias (Begonia tuberosa) have this type of growth habit and d… In this case it is best to only use 5 plants per 30cm (12") hanging basket. What about the centre - is one required there, or not? Are they ok to grow now? To use the website as intended please  tall and wide (25-30 cm). I had Begonias on their own last year and they looked fantastic. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Bye the way, Tesco is selling    "Bizzie Lizzy" plugs @ £3/= for 20. The excellent branching habit of this tuberous begonia results in a superb floral display. I bought these lovely plants from my local nursery but didn't think to ask their advice at the time. Begonias however are wonderful and I will have a few dotted around the patio this year too. Just ordered cascading begonias how many would you put in one hanging basket and I put them all in the top or top mid, bot Mrs Bainsfair May 07, 2020 I ordered begonias on Wednesday 6th may but haven’t received any confirmation by email thankyou Only plants will be removed from the collection.