Begonia 'Dark Eyes'
begonia Dark Eyes
- 1 × rooted cutting
- £15.99
- Delivery by trusted supplier within 1 week
- 2 + 1 FREE rooted cuttings
- £31.98 £10.66 each
- Delivery by trusted supplier within 1 week
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: Light shade
- Soil: Well-drained potting compost
- Rate of growth: Average
- Hardiness: Frost tender (indoors only)
- Home care:Cane-stemmed begonias thrive with ample light, but it's essential to shield them from direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. The ideal temperature range for their growth is between 15-22°C (58-72°F). To ensure their well-being, it's crucial not to let the compost dry out completely, though overwatering should be avoided. In winter, reduce watering frequency accordingly.
Maintaining proper humidity levels is key. Placing the container on a tray of gravel or expanded clay granules and keeping it moist, with the water level just below the gravel's surface, helps achieve this. For nourishment, well-established plants can be fed with a high-potassium plant feed fortnightly from May to September.
When it comes to compost, using a multipurpose mixture, preferably peat-free and based on coir, is beneficial as it helps prevent problems with sciarid flies. Alternatively, John Innes No 2 compost is also a suitable option for cultivation.
Begonia 'Dark Eyes' - a Gothic beauty with deep maroon to black centres, flushed with pink, and elegantly encircled by a gleaming silver halo. The deeply lobed leaves, adorned with bold maroon edging, create a striking display. With its contrasting black and silver colour palette, this upright, cane-type begonia leaves a lasting impression.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with
Recycled plastic pot waterers set of 2 - clear
Ø9 × H32cm
£12.99
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