About

Begonia 'Flamboyant' is a robust, upright perennial featuring a bushy form and winter-dormant tubers. It grows to a height of 17 cm and showcases heart-shaped, medium green foliage. Throughout the summer, it produces single, deep red blossoms.

About the genus

Begonias can be found as annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials, or shrubs. They possess fibrous, tuberous, or rhizomatous root systems. The leaves are typically asymmetrical and frequently feature distinctive patterns. Flowers can vary in size and include both male and female forms within the same cluster.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Sand, Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, North-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1C

Plant details

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Bedding

Habit

Bushy, Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

1 year

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical

Toxicity

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

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in baskets and containers of peat-free multipurpose compost. Plant in borders, in neutral to acidic soil that has been enriched with organic matter. Prefers part shade, or bright shade. Overwinter in frost-free conditions. See Begonias: outdoors for further advice

Pruning

Cut back all foliage back to soil level as it dies back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring in 21°C or propagate by softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

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

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot