Overview
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') is a bushy cultivar of the Begonia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and shrubs with asymmetrical leaves and clusters of male and female flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and informal borders, it is frost-tender and best grown in fertile, well-drained compost with bright indirect light. It offers seasonal interest from spring through autumn and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
About the genus
Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species, distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, with Africa considered the center of origin.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Begonia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot, rhizome rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series)?
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) need?
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) hardy in the UK?
Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series)?
Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings.
More in the Begonia genus
- Begonia 'Bethlehem Star'
- Begonia 'Blitz'
- Begonia 'Hanging Basket Yellow'
- Begonia 'Lime Swirl'
- Begonia 'Little Darling'
- Begonia 'Magma' (R)
- Begonia 'Odorata Alba'
- Begonia 'Amy' (T)