The range of types is certainly unique, qualifying successfully for a place in every garden or greenhouse, and in colors ranging form the deepest velvet crimson through the reds, salmon, pink, yellow and pastel shades to the purest white. There are the large double camellia flowered and frilled petal varieties for pots and bedding, the medium sized non-stop begonias for window boxes and tubs and the Pendulas for Hanging Baskets. I n May, or when growth reaches 3 inches, plants are ready to be moved. They can be transplanted either into pots, window boxes, hanging baskets or to the garden border. Use a 6 or 7 inch pots, in window boxes plant 6 inches apart and in the garden 10 inches apart.
Good drainage is essential.
Begonias thrive in semi-shade and must not be subjected to the midday sun. Begonias dislike dry conditions, so water generously, especially during periods of hot weather. Every two or three weeks a well balanced plant food should be given. Remove all wilted leaves and flowers to encourage flowering throughout the summer months. Y our begonias will now flower continuously for 4 to 5 months.