Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid

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These stunning Begonias produce masses of frilly apricot, yellow and orange flowers which cascade gently on trailing stems from June to October. With superb weather resistance, Begonia 'Apricot Shades' Improved makes an excellent addition to hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes, where it will light up even the shadiest areas all summer long. You can really fill up your garden with these great-value larger packs. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Garden Ready Plants - If you’ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders without the need for growing on.

Pre-planted Baskets - Take the hassle out of planting up your patio containers with this ready-planted Begonia hanging basket! No more untangling the chains, re-lining the basket and deciding what to plant, we've done the hard work for you. A beautiful mix of Begonias planted in the best nutrient-rich compost so your plants will thrive all summer long. Begonia plants are fantastic for those tricky shady spots in the garden and will flower non-stop all summer until the first frosts.

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How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers

Culinary information: Add the bright coloured petals to sandwiches or salads for a light lemon taste and crisp texture. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 30cm (12in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Half-hardy Perennial

Ideal For patio

Position In sun or semi shadedappled shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
12 Plug Plants (KC8042)
20 Jumbo Plug Plants (KC0177)
15 Jumbo Plug Plants (KC0176)
5 Jumbo Plug Plants (KC0174)
10 Jumbo Plug Plants (KC0175)
24 Plug Plants (KB7674)
48 Plug Plants (KB7827)
72 Plug Plants (KB7676)
2 x 35cm (14in) Pre-Planted Baskets (KB4639)
1 x 35cm (14in) Pre-Planted Basket (KB3403)
60 Garden Ready Plants (KC1814)
2 x 25cm (10in) Pre-Planted Baskets (TKA1168)
1 x 25cm (10in) Pre-Planted Basket (KA1167)

Ideal for flower pouches. Pot up plug plants and grow them on in warm frost free conditions for transplanting on into baskets, flower pouches and containers later on. Grow on in a warm frost-free position. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise Begonia plants to outdoor conditions over a 7 to 10 day period. Choose a sunny or semi shaded site for their final position.

Feed and water begonia plants frequently to ensure a fabulous display all summer long. Deadhead faded Begonia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

Van Meuwen strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3.