Turn even the shadiest corner into a sunshine showstopper!

We’re offering you a Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' Plugs from £6.99, saving you up to 30% off Thompson and Morgan's prices.

Bursting Colour with Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved'

Add a spectacular splash of colour to your garden with Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid. This exclusive variety offers a hand-blended mix featuring 50% more picotee-edged blooms than the classic 'Apricot Shades', delivering vivid apricot and orange double flowers that cascade elegantly.

Why Choose This Begonia?

• Show-Stopping Blooms: Each double flower measures an impressive 6–10cm (2.5–4 inches), creating a bold display.
• Cascading Growth: Trailing stems spill over baskets and containers, filling spaces with lush foliage and abundant flowers.
• Continuous Colour: Enjoy non-stop flowering from June right through to October—even in unpredictable British weather.
• Flexible Planting: Grows equally well in sun or semi-shade, making it ideal for brightening patios, balconies, and shaded corners.

Your Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Start plugs indoors from February onwards in a bright, frost-free spot. Move outdoors only after the last frost.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Sun/Shade Needs: Thrives in full sun or partial shade—perfect for UK gardens.
• Care Tips: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Deadhead single female flowers to encourage more double male blooms and extend the display.

Variety Details

• Packs Available: Select from 12, 24, 30, or 60 plug plants—ideal for everything from small window boxes to dramatic hanging baskets.
• Bedding & Companions: Pair with trailing Lobelia, Bacopa, or Fuchsia for vibrant mixed displays. Combine with upright Petunias or Geraniums for layered colour and texture.

Perfect For

• Baskets, pouches, window boxes, patio pots
• Lifting shady spots where other bedding struggles
• Cascading displays on balconies or terraces

Frequently Asked Questions

• When should I plant Begonia plugs?
  Plant indoors from late winter (February) and move outdoors after the last frost has passed.
• How do I maximise flowering?
  Deadhead single female flowers regularly and feed throughout the season for abundant double blooms.
• Can these Begonias grow in shade?
  Yes! They thrive in both sunny and semi-shaded locations—perfect for brightening darker corners of your garden.

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