Multiflora Maxima Switzerland

From £5.99
Supplied as 5-6cm Tubers
CODE A8034
Supplied as 5-6cm Tubers
CODE A8035
5-6cm Tubers
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Excellent for cut flowers
  • Summer flowering time
  • GREEN foliage colour
  • RED flowering Colour

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Product Description

Add some drama to your displays this summer with Begonia Multiflora Maxima Switzerland. This stunning prolifically-flowering Begonia variety produces an abundance of deep scarlet flowers on near-black foliage, with serrated edges. They are superb for planting in pots, borders and bedding displays where they will grow to a compact height of 40cm and spread of 20cm. These vibrant ruffled flowers will also make an exciting impact in cut flower arrangements.

Plant Size

Mature Height 40 cm
Mature Spread 20 cm
Annual Growth 40 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Plant slightly below soil level
Soil Type Fertile soil, with plenty of leaf mould

Growing at a glance…

Begonias are particularly useful for bedding purposes and, if planted in beds which are enriched with well rotted or leaf mould will make a fine show. They should be started in shallow boxes in light soil; the saucer like tubers should be plantedvery shallow with the hollow side up. As soon as any danger of frost is passed then they can be transferred to their position in the garden at least 30cm apart. Begonias are great lovers of moisture and during dry weather they should be watered inthe early morning or the evening.Begonia tubers may be started into growth from February onwards. The easiest way is to put them into shallow boxes containing a mixture of loam, leaf mould and sand. Meanwhile, prepare the potting soil. Good top soil mixed with one-sixth part ofmanure should form the basis. To this prepared soil add leaf mould and it is often recommended that you add bonemeal to the compost. As soon as the shoots appear, you can pot them up in 15cm pots and place them in larger pots.

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