Begonia Mix Seeds

Begonia Mix Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Begonia semperflorens ‘Mix’ is a versatile annual producing masses of cheerful blooms in shades of red, pink, and white.

 

Flowers are borne continuously from early summer until the first frosts, creating a vibrant carpet of colour in beds, borders, pots, and containers. Compact and bushy plants are highly ornamental, with glossy green foliage that enhances the display.

 

A reliable bedding plant, Begonia Mix thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it ideal for a wide range of garden settings.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, pots, and cottage garden schemes. The plants are compact and free flowering, with blooms that continue steadily throughout the season.

 

Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating cheerful, low maintenance displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.05 grams

 

Sow January to April indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 14 to 21 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam or sandy soils enriched with organic matter. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Height Approx 20 to 25 cm; compact, bushy habit.

Flowering June to October; deadhead to prolong flowering.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist compost and do not cover, as begonia seeds require light to germinate. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays spacing plants 5 cm apart to grow on. Harden off and plant out after the last frost. Space plants 20 cm apart for best results.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in sun or partial shade in fertile, free draining soil. Water regularly during dry spells to support flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Compact plants require little maintenance and thrive in warm conditions. Begonias are excellent for bedding schemes and container displays.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds, borders, pots, and containers. Begonia Mix provides cheerful colour and long-lasting blooms that brighten summer displays. Excellent for pollinator-friendly planting and ornamental bedding. A reliable annual that delivers bold colour and dependable performance.