Begonia pendula Tuberhybrida Balcony Pink

This Begonia Tuberhybrida 'Balcony Pink' is a tuberous plant producing a mix of large single or double flowers, all frilly. Each one is a combination of white and pink in two different shades. This vibrant variety is perfect for dressing up a shaded balcony. It cascades gracefully, overflowing from hanging baskets and large planters. With proper care, it is possible to make it bloom again.

The 'Balcony Pink' Begonia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is part of the tuberous hybrid begonias, whose parents mainly originate from Andean tropical forests. It is a cultivar combining the characteristics of the Picotee and Pendula groups, blooming tirelessly from July to October. It will reach a width of 25cm (10in) and a height of 35cm (14in) at maturity. It shows a compact but trailing habit from spring onwards. Its foliage is deciduous, fleshy, medium green, alternate, with very serrated edges. The leaf blades are always asymmetrical and have a waxy texture; the petioles have stipules at their base. The stems of this begonia are brittle. Its large flowers, with a minimum diameter of 8cm (3in), mix white and bright pale pink on their pleated petals resembling crêpe paper, with irregularly fringed edges and speckled with various shades of old rose. After flowering, the plant enters dormancy. The tubers will be cultivated like those of Dahlias.

Begonias are unrivalled for decorating shaded areas. They are equally at home in well-maintained flower beds, in the company of lighter flowers, as they are in pots on the terrace or in hanging baskets. This superb variety will be perfectly showcased in hanging baskets in the conservatory or on the balcony. Finally, it is good to know that there are hardy begonias, such as Begonia grandis.