begonia 'John Smith'

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A tender, rounded, bushy perennial with large green veined foliage and rose-like large, double rose-scented apricot-orange flowers which are slightly ruffled at the edges, appearing from spring through to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'John Smith' (Begonia 'John Smith')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of begonia 'John Smith'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of begonia 'John Smith'

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begonia 'John Smith' care guide

Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light

Fertilizing

Weak balanced feed every few weeks in growth season

Pruning

Remove old stems and foliage as the plant dies back for winter

Propagation

Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Ideal for hanging baskets and tubs, and generally bought as cuttings. Start off indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. May be grown permanently under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise move outdoors into a sunny or semi-shaded postion when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost free. See begonia: outdoors for further advice

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