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Colorful Garden Display

Bring Your Garden to Life with Begonia 'Cascade Odorosa'

Begonia 'Cascade Odorosa' is a tuberous perennial celebrated for its abundant, double blooms and trailing habit. This variety produces spectacular clusters of pillar-box red and crisp white flowers that cascade elegantly from containers, baskets, or raised beds.

• Botanical Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Cascade Odorosa Mix'
• Flowering Period: Typically from June to October
• Mature Size: Trails up to 30-40cm (12-16in)
• Fragrance: Notable sweet scent adds a sensory dimension to outdoor spaces

Why Choose This Begonia?

• Breathtaking Display: The double blooms create a bold splash of colour that lasts for months.
• Cascading Growth: Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, or as vibrant ground cover in borders.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Reliable and hassle-free, even in unpredictable weather.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Start tubers indoors from February to April. Move outdoors after the last frost.
• Sun/Shade: Prefers partial shade but tolerates bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh midday sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile compost; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Care: Water regularly during dry spells. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
• Hardiness: Not frost-hardy; lift tubers in autumn and store in a cool, dry place over winter.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Create dramatic displays in hanging baskets or patio containers alongside trailing lobelia or fuchsias.
• Add colour beneath taller shrubs or in mixed summer bedding schemes.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Begonia 'Cascade Odorosa'?
  The best time is between February and April indoors; move outside after the risk of frost has passed.
• How much sun do these begonias need?
  Begonia 'Cascade Odorosa' prefers partial shade but will tolerate bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid intense midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
• Do I need to lift the tubers in winter?
  Yes—these begonias are not frost-hardy. Lift tubers before the first frost and store them somewhere cool and dry until spring planting.