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The begonia foliage should be trimmed back, and the tubers can be dried and stored in a cool, dry location through winter, just as canna or dahlia bulbs are stored. Fibrous rooted and rhizomatous begonias do not die back once a year like tuberous begonias.
- How do you keep begonias from getting leggy?
- How do you keep begonias over the winter?
- How do you keep begonias blooming?
- Do Begonias need to be cut back?
- When should I prune my begonias?
- Do you pinch out begonias?
- What is the best fertilizer for begonias?
- Can I leave my begonias in pots over winter?
- What month do you plant begonias?
- Do begonias come up every year?
How do you keep begonias from getting leggy?
Pinching and Pruning
Pinching back your begonias is the first step to correct legginess. For small plants on windowsills, or seedlings for the garden, pinching out the tiny new leaves on the growing tips of the begonias will force new growth along the stem and encourage dense, compact plants.
How do you keep begonias over the winter?
Take the following steps to save your potted tuberous begonia tubers: Remove plant from pot before hard frosts occur. Cut back most of the top of the plant, leaving the ball of roots and soil intact. Place in a dry, cool storage area (a basement or garage) and allow the tubers to cure for several weeks.
How do you keep begonias blooming?
The best way to encourage begonias to produce more flowers is to care for them regularly. ProFlowers has some suggestions for indoor care; to begin with, keep your begonia in a spot with full to partial morning sunlight, with a temperature of about 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do Begonias need to be cut back?
The begonia foliage should be trimmed back, and the tubers can be dried and stored in a cool, dry location through winter, just as canna or dahlia bulbs are stored. Fibrous rooted and rhizomatous begonias do not die back once a year like tuberous begonias.
When should I prune my begonias?
You can cut back the stems at any time during spring or early summer when the begonia is in its active growth cycle. Trim back the tall stems by up to two-thirds their height. The begonia will produce new leaves from the base of the cane.
Do you pinch out begonias?
Although it is best to pinch out your begonia at the beginning of the growing season, you can do it at any point in its growth cycle. Use the pinched-out stems of the begonia for cuttings to start new plants.
What is the best fertilizer for begonias?
For healthy plants and abundant blooms, apply 10-10-10 liquid fertilizer (view example on Amazon) diluted at a ratio of three parts water to one part fertilizer when you first plant (or transplant) your begonias and approximately every three weeks thereafter.
Can I leave my begonias in pots over winter?
Overwintering Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias should be dug up and stored indoors during winter until the return of warmer weather in spring. ... Pot-grown begonia plants can be stored in their containers as long as they remain dry. They should also be relocated to a protected area that's cool, dark, and dry.
What month do you plant begonias?
April - planting begonias
- Begonia tubers can be started off indoors in a light room, conservatory or greenhouse.
- Plant the tubers in trays or pots with the hollow side up.
- Cover with no more than 1cm (1/4in) of soil or potting compost.
- Begonias prefer partial shade but do ensure they have plenty of light and air.
Do begonias come up every year?
Begonias are annuals, so they won't grow back each year. Therefore, each year you will have to replant them, typically in mid spring. Begonias don't handle cold temperatures and frost well, so wait until at least one week after the final frost of winter to plant them.
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