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Endless Summer

Transform your garden with the Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid!

This tuberous perennial is celebrated for its dramatic, double apricot-orange blooms that cascade beautifully from hanging baskets, window boxes, or garden borders. As a member of the Begoniaceae family, this hybrid combines exceptional flower size with robust growth, making it a top choice for adding reliable colour to your outdoor space.

Why Choose Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved'?

• Long-Lasting Display: Enjoy continuous blooms from June until the first frost, ensuring months of garden interest.
• Versatile Placement: Grows equally well in sunny or semi-shaded positions, ideal for British gardens where sunlight can be variable.
• Tough & Reliable: This F1 hybrid is bred for resilience—expect strong performance and showy flowers whatever the weather.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant outdoors after the last frost (typically late May to early June in the UK).
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile compost; add organic matter for best results.
• Sun/Shade: Grows in full sun or partial shade—avoid deep shade for maximum blooms.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; water regularly during hot spells.

Caring for Your Begonia

• Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage new buds and prolong flowering.
• Tubers: In autumn, lift tubers before the first frost, dry them off, and store in a cool, frost-free place for replanting next year.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Add Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' to mixed containers with trailing lobelia or fuchsias for vibrant contrast.
• Create eye-catching hanging baskets by pairing with silver-leaved plants like Helichrysum or soft grasses.
• This variety also makes a bold statement in formal bedding schemes alongside begonias in red or white hues.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved'?
  The best time is after the last frost—usually late May to early June in the UK.
• How tall and wide will these begonias grow?
  Mature plants reach approximately 25-30cm (10-12 inches) high and spread up to 35cm (14 inches).
• Do I need to lift the tubers over winter?
  Yes—dig up tubers before frost arrives, dry them off, and store indoors until spring planting.