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') (On Top Series) is a well-branched Begonia bred for conservatory and container use, forming a rounded, multi-stemmed habit. It has deciduous foliage and performs best in partial shade in sheltered positions. In the UK it flowers from June to October when grown in appropriate conditions. Treat it as a tender plant and keep it frost-free over winter.

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. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates, or cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have petals but no sepals.

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In the garden

Begonia On Top Fandango ('Pas1384150') (On Top Series) is a cultivar within the Begonia genus intended for greenhouse, conservatory and indoor culture, and for summer display in containers. Its growth is multi-stemmed and rounded, making it suitable for pots and hanging baskets placed where it receives dappled light rather than strong sun. The plant is deciduous and will lose foliage in response to cold or dry conditions. Place the plant in partial shade on north-, east- or west-facing aspects where it is sheltered from strong winds. Use a loam-based compost with a neutral pH, and keep the root zone consistently moist but well drained; avoid waterlogging. As a USDA-equivalent UK hardiness H1c (tender), it must be kept frost-free, so bring containers indoors or into a heated conservatory for overwintering. This begonia suits city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, cottage planting and informal flower borders where a sheltered, shaded spot is available. Expect flowering from June to October when light, moisture and shelter are provided; plan container rotations so plants can be protected before the first frosts and retain their season-long display.

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

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