begonia [Allure]

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A tender perennial trailing to 30cm or more and spreading to twice that. The leaves are narrow and pointed,bright green with jagged edges on bright red stems. Light coral pink, hanging flowers are produced from late spring until the frost

Scientific classification

Species: begonia [Allure] (Begonia Allure)
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

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

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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 [Allure]

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begonia [Allure] care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Ideal for hanging baskets; usually 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 position 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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