Begonia pendula Tuberhybrida Golden Balcony

The Begonia Tuberhybrida 'Golden Balcony' is a very beautiful variety of trailing begonia that is distinguished by a double flowering in warm tones, in a beautiful harmony of orange and yellow. This tuberous plant, which blooms from late spring to late summer, cascades gracefully, overflowing from hanging baskets and large planters. The Begonia pendula is perfect for dressing up a shaded veranda. With proper care, it is possible to make it bloom again.

The 'Golden Balcony' Begonia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is part of the tuberous hybrid begonias, whose parents are mainly native to the Andean tropical forests. It is a cultivar that combines the characteristics of the 'Picotee' and Pendula groups, blooming tirelessly from July to October. It will reach a mature size of about 25cm (10in) in width and 35cm (14in) in height. It has a compact but trailing habit. Its foliage is deciduous, fleshy, medium green, alternate, with very serrated edges. The 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 round flowers, minimum 8cm (3in) in diameter, change colour, ranging from light yellow with varying red vermillion borders to orange, lightening during flowering. After flowering, the plant goes into dormancy. The tubers will be cultivated like those of Dahlias.

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