How do you care for a Begonia in Glasgow?

Care of Begonia dregei ‘Glasgow’: Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 95 degrees, 15 to 18 in. tall, allow getting slightly dry between watering.

How do you care for a begonia Dregei?

Begonia Dregei requires an average amount of water. Neither overwater it nor underwater. The soil of Begonia Dregei should not be soggy but moist. Provide the plant bright filtered light but never place it in direct sunlight.

What is the most beautiful Begonia?

Rhizomatous: This type is mostly grown for interesting foliage and preferably as a houseplant than garden plants. Rex is the most popular subcategory with the loveliest foliage of all begonias!

When to plant begonias?

WHEN TO PLANT: Tuberous begonias will not grow in cold soil. Plant them outdoors in late spring after the soil is warm and all danger of frost has passed. For earlier flowers, the tubers may be started indoors in pots, about 8 weeks before you expect to plant them outdoors.

Are begonias hard to take care of?

Generally, fibrous and rhizomatous begonias make excellent houseplants while tuberous begonias can be grown as houseplants but have a harder time surviving due to the need for higher humidity and light than the other two kinds. Begonias grown indoors are especially susceptible to root rot and overwatering.

How do you prune begonias?

Use clean, sharp shears or a knife to cut the stems back to a leaf node. Begonias can be cut back to within 3 inches of the soil to revitalize them, if necessary, but pinching and pruning is not the end of the story. Sterilize pruning tools with household disinfectant spray before and after use.

Are there dwarf begonias?

Miniature begonias (Begonia spp.) reach a mature height of 6 to 10 inches, depending on cultivar, and may be labeled as dwarf begonias. Because “miniature begonias” is not a classification and refers to the size of the plant at maturity, these tiny plants require the same cultural care as other begonias.

Are begonias perennials or annuals?

They are grown as bedding plants in spring, similar to marigolds, impatiens and petunias. Although they are perennial in a warmer climate, most gardeners treat them as annual flowers. Tuberous begonias are probably the second-most popular outdoor begonia for gardeners.

Do begonias come back every year UK?

Although often sold as half-hardy annuals, most Begonias varieties are actually perennials. However, they are not at all frost hardy. The following article will give you advice on bedding begonias over-winter within the UK.

What do you do with begonias in the winter?

Tuberous begonias should be dug up and stored indoors during winter until the return of warmer weather in spring. Begonias can be dug up in fall once foliage has faded or just after the first light frost. Spread begonia clumps on newspaper and leave this in a sunny area until thoroughly dry — about a week.

Are begonias annuals or perennials UK?

Although often sold as half-hardy annuals, most Begonias varieties are actually perennials. The following article will give you advice on bedding begonias over-winter within the UK. Tuberous rooted (and rhizomatous) varieties can be overwintered in a cool, dark and dry place.