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Begonia Whopper Series

begonia Whopper Series

A group of vigorous, bushy, evergreen perennial Semperflorens begonias to 40cm tall, with rounded mid- or bronze-green leaves held on soft, succulent stems. Throughout summer and into autumn, large pink or red flowers are borne in profusion. Plants in this series are tolerant of sun

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Bronze
Summer Pink Red Green Bronze
Autumn Pink Red Green Bronze
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Begoniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Begonia can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials or shrubs, with fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots and usually asymmetrical leaves, often strikingly patterned, and small or large flowers, both male and female in the same cluster

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant out after the last frosts in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. See begonias: outdoors for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • hanging basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis), powdery mildew and stem rot

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