Begonia Tuberous – Non Stop Mocca F1- Mixed Pellets

Very well known large flowering tuberous series, ideal for mass bedding or containers producing stunning displays of double flowers 5-6cm (2-2½”) across, with attractive bronze green foliage  . Height 20-25cm (8-10″)

 Cultivation advice Begonia Tuberous – Non Stop Mocca F1- Mixed Pellets

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• Approx 20-22 weeks from sowing to flowering from seed.
• Sow thinly Dec ? March – seeds /plants are light sensitive needing 12 hrs light per day therefore early sowing will require artificial light.
• Surface sow seed and gently press into fine grade seed compost.  Do not cover as seed requires light to germinate.
• Place tray / pot in clear plastic bag or cover with sheet of glass to maintain humidity.
• Water from beneath by soaking tray.
• Seeds require a minimum of 25C to germinate which will require a heated mat or propagator.
• Germination 14-60 days depending on temperature provided.
• Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on under cooler conditions.
• Plant to container / beds 9-12 Inches apart after all danger of frost has passed.