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Apricot Shades Improved F1 Hybrid

Add a Cascade of Colour to Your Garden

The Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid is a standout tuberous perennial prized for its abundant, large double blooms in warm shades of apricot and lemon. This variety produces a dazzling waterfall of colour from mid-summer right through to autumn, making it a favourite for brightening patios, balconies, and garden beds.

• Botanical Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid
• Flowering Period: July to October
• Mature Height & Spread: Typically reaches up to 30cm (12") high with trailing stems perfect for baskets or containers

Why Choose Tuberous Begonias?

• Season-Long Interest: These begonias keep blooming even when other plants fade, ensuring continuous garden impact.
• Weatherproof Performance: Robust plants tolerate rain, wind, and partial shade—ideal for unpredictable UK weather.
• Tubers for Easy Storage: Simply lift and store the tubers in a cool, dry place over winter for replanting next year.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Start tubers indoors from February–April; move outside after the last frost.
• Sunlight: Prefers partial shade but also performs well in bright indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile compost with neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; ensure good drainage in containers.
• Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth.
• Winter Care: After foliage dies back, lift tubers, dry them off, and store frost-free until next spring.

Clever Garden Uses & Companions

• Create vibrant hanging baskets or window boxes paired with trailing lobelia or fuchsias.
• Add to mixed containers alongside impatiens or coleus for layered texture and colour.
• Splash colour into shady borders where other flowers may struggle to thrive.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these begonia tubers?
  The ideal time is from February to April indoors; plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
• Do these begonias need full sun?
  No—Begonia 'Apricot Shades' prefers partial shade but will tolerate bright indirect light. Avoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
• How do I store the tubers over winter?
  Once foliage has died back in autumn, lift the tubers, let them dry, and store them in a cool, dry place until spring planting.