We're offering you a 30 or 60 Begonia 'Sun Dancer Plants for £9.99, saving you up to 55% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £21.99 (correct as of 24.02.2026).

Bring a Summer Spectacle to Your Garden

The Begonia 'Sun Dancer Mixed' is a standout bedding plant known for its dazzling display of blooms and reliable performance. Belonging to the Begoniaceae family, this free-flowering annual bursts into colour from June right through to October, delivering a season-long show in any outdoor space.

• Growth Habit: The 'Sun Dancer Mixed' features a vigorous, well-branching structure with large, eye-catching flowers that cascade up to 40cm—perfect for creating dynamic hanging baskets, vibrant window boxes, or lush garden borders.
• Flowering Period: Expect non-stop blooms throughout the summer months, providing continuous interest and colour.
• Mature Size: Trails up to 40cm in length; ideal for containers and elevated displays.

How to Grow & Care for Your Begonias

• Planting Time: Pot on your plug plants as soon as they arrive. Once the risk of frost has passed (typically late spring), move them outdoors.
• Location: Begonias thrive in partial shade but will also perform well in full sun if kept moist. Ideal for patios, balconies, or any spot needing a splash of colour.
• Soil: Use a well-draining multipurpose compost. Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells. Let the soil surface dry slightly between waterings.
• Feeding: Feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser from planting until late summer for best results.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

• Create striking combinations by pairing with trailing lobelia or fuchsias in baskets and containers.
• Their trailing habit makes them perfect for softening the edges of raised beds or cascading over walls.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Begonia 'Sun Dancer Mixed'?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring. Start plug plants indoors if needed before moving outside.
• How much sun do these begonias need?
  'Sun Dancer Mixed' performs best in partial shade but tolerates full sun with adequate watering.
• Are these begonias suitable for beginners?
  Yes! They are robust, easy to grow, and require minimal maintenance—perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.