Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance
Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance
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Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance
Nathalie L. • 78 FR
Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance
Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance
Trailing Begonia
Even in a 10 cm pot, they are ridiculously small (2 leaves!) with no shoots after 3 weeks... perhaps they will flower in October!
daniel, 12/05/2024
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Description
The Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance, dark and magnificent, unfurls cascades of vermilion red flowers, formed in single and elongated corollas, a colour enhanced by the dark green-purplish hue of its foliage, which appears black and glossy when backlit. This vigorous and highly floriferous variety has a semi-trailing habit, ideal for hanging baskets and containers. It is undemanding, braving the wind and cool climates, blooming relentlessly from summer to autumn, with almost no maintenance required.
The Begonia 'Summerwings Dark Elegance' is an herbaceous annual plant belonging to the Begoniaceae family. This variety is part of a series of recent hybrids selected for their fast growth, floriferousness, compact and trailing habit, as well as their very pure colours. 'Dark Elegance' will quickly reach a height of 30 cm (11.8 in) and a diameter of 40 cm (15.7 in). Appearing in June and lasting until the first frost, its flowers are single and elongated, composed of wing-shaped petals, in a light and shiny red. They are clustered together and bloom among elegant, well-formed, oblong and pointed leaves, of a wonderful dark green-purplish colour that beautifully enhances the flowering. The plant tolerates partial shade and full sun, as well as rainy and cool summers, and even heatwaves, without hindering its flowering.
The Begonia is ideal for full sun, but can also be placed in partial shade. It can be used in containers, hanging baskets, or as a trailing plant. The Summerwings Begonias pair well with Impatiens and lobelias. Begonias are also at ease in well-groomed flowerbeds, alongside lighter flowers, or grown in pots on the terrace. Finally, it is good to know that there are hardy begonias, such as Begonia grandis.
Note: Please be aware that our young plants in plug trays are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C for a few weeks before being planted outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.
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Begonia
Summerwings Dark Elegance
Bégoniaceae
Trailing Begonia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Begonia Summerwings Dark Elegance flowers from June until the first frost. It is placed in a well-drained, fertile, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. Water moderately (it does not tolerate excess water!) and provide frequent fertilisation for intense flowering. The Begonia Summerwings can be susceptible to powdery mildew. The Begonia is a frost-sensitive plant, so it does not tolerate negative temperatures. For this reason, it is often cultivated in containers that can be easily brought indoors into heated greenhouses or conservatories at the first signs of frost. If it is planted in the ground, it is time to remove them and store them in a sheltered place until the following spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.