Begonia Double Mixed Red & White – Pack of 3 Premium Tubers
Brighten up your garden, patio, or balcony with the stunning Begonia Double Mixed Red & White. These beautiful summer-flowering tuberous begonias produce large, fully double blooms in striking red and white shades, creating an eye-catching display throughout the growing season. Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and garden borders, these begonias thrive particularly well in light shade or partially shaded areas, making them perfect for patios or north-facing gardens.
Begonias are widely loved for their long flowering season and low-maintenance nature, delivering reliable colour from early summer until the first autumn frosts. When planted in pots or containers, they provide lush foliage and impressive double flowers that create a vibrant focal point wherever they are placed.
Each pack contains 3 high-quality tubers (size 3–4) sourced from cultivated stock and visually inspected before dispatch to ensure excellent planting performance.
Why Choose Begonia Double Mixed Red & White?
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Large Double Blooms – Produces bold, showy flowers in vibrant red and white shades.
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Perfect for Shade Gardens – Thrives in partial shade, ideal for patios and sheltered borders.
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Long Flowering Season – Blooms continuously throughout summer with proper care.
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Versatile Planting – Suitable for pots, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and borders.
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Compact Yet Impressive Growth – Plants can reach up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall.
Planting & Growing Guide
Starting Begonia Tubers
To encourage strong early growth:
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Start tubers indoors in late winter or early spring.
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Plant 2 inches apart in trays or individually in 3 inch pots.
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Position tubers with the hollow side facing upward.
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Ensure the tip of the corm sits level with the compost surface.
Place in a cool, well-lit area with good ventilation, ideally in a greenhouse or bright windowsill.
Growing On
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Once shoots appear, increase temperature gradually.
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Protect from strong sunlight until plants become established.
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After the last frost, harden plants off before moving outdoors.
Care Tips for Healthy Begonias
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Water regularly during summer but avoid wetting foliage.
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Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
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Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
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Grow in light shade to partial sun for best results.
With the right care, these begonias will create lush, colourful displays in containers and garden beds all summer long.
Overwintering Begonia Tubers
Begonia tubers can be stored and replanted the following year:
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Lift tubers in autumn before the first frost.
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Clean and allow them to dry thoroughly.
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Dust with a fungicide powder.
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Store in a cool, frost-free location until spring.
Delivery & Quality Guarantee
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Pack Size: 3 Bulbs
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Tuber Size: 3–4
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Dispatch Begins: Mid–Late February
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All tubers are visually inspected before packing to ensure quality.
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