Balcony begonia 2 colour mix - Begonia × tuberhybrida Golden and Pink

The Trailing Begonia 'Balcony Mix' brings together two stars of summer window boxes: 'Golden Balcony', with warm golden yellow and orange tones, and 'Pink Balcony', with large double flowers in pink and white. Together, they create a very floriferous cascade from summer until the first frosts. Perfect for decorating hanging baskets, containers, or window ledges, this duo adds a highly decorative touch even in the shaded corners of the garden or terrace. With appropriate care, it is possible to encourage reflowering.

Botanically, Begonia × tuberhybrida Cascade Group 'Golden Balcony' and 'Pink Balcony' are tuberous begonias with a trailing habit, cultivated as non-hardy perennials in our climate. The young plants reach 25 to 35 cm in height, their flexible stems then cascade down to 40–50 cm in length. The slightly bicoloured, double flowers offer a palette ranging from golden yellow to warm orange for 'Golden Balcony', and from bright pink to light pink edged with white for 'Pink Balcony'. The flowering period extends from June to October if faded flowers are regularly removed. Plant them in a humus-bearing, organically rich, moist, but well-drained soil, in a partially shaded position or in dappled sunlight, avoiding the scorching afternoon sun. Plant the bulbs (tubers) in spring, hollow side up, at a depth of about 3–5 cm, after the frosts; they can be started in pots under cover from March to gain a few weeks of flowering.

The trailing begonia Balcony mix is charming in a hanging basket, tall bowl, or planter; its cascades of golden and pink flowers are visible from afar. In a hanging basket, pair it with Lobelia 'Crystal Palace', with its small midnight blue flowers, or with Bacopa Gulliver Dynamic White, which forms a cloud of white flowers. To enhance the luminous effect, add foliage like that of the variegated dwarf ivy Hedera helix 'Little Diamond'. In a window box, it pairs very well with a trailing fuchsia like 'Princess Dollar'.