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Begonia 'Fireball' (Cascading)

Half-hardy Tuber

A blaze of large orange-yellow flowers, each edged with an ember red glow, cascade from the serrated foliage. Whatever the weather, Begonia Fireball will radiate colour all summer long, until it's smouldering blooms are extinguished by the first frosts. Fantastic for window boxes, baskets and patio containers. Trails to: 45cm (18"). Standard tuber size: 4/5cm.

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Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Ideal For:
patio
Flowering Period:
June, July, August, September, October
Position:
sun or semi shade
    • 5 tubers

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    • Despatch: By end of January 2014
    • £9.99
    • 10 tubers

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    • £14.98
    • 20 tubers

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    • £19.96
Plant tubers of Begonia Fireball in small pots or trays in moist compost from February to March. Grow on in a warm, frost free position. Transplant into final containers when plants are well grown.
When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise containers of begonias to outdoor conditions over a 7 to 10 day period. Choose a sunny or semi shaded site for their final position. Feed and water plants frequently. Deadhead faded begonia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. When stems blacken with first autumn frost, remove tubers from their containers. Wash and dry the tubers then store over winter in peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position. Replant begonia tubers in February or March for another outstanding display!
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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