Bedding begonia
Begonia semperflorens
An ornamental plant, sown February to March.
In September: nothing to do.
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Bedding begonia, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow under cover. | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Plant out. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | none | none |
| Feed the bedding begonia. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Sowing and planting
Sow under cover February to March, on the surface. Moderate source: RHS.
Plant out May to June, 23cm apart. Moderate sources: Gardeners’ World and Mr Fothergill’s.
Feed the bedding begonia
Give pot-grown plants tomato feed every week or so, or add a slow-release pellet at planting.
Usually June to August. Moderate source: Gardeners’ World.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
Add bedding begonia to my plot
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