Orange Begonia pendula Tuberhybrida

The Orange Trailing Begonia captivates with its graceful semi-trailing habit and long flowering period of vibrant orange. Its flexible stems elegantly cascade from hanging baskets, filling shaded areas of the terrace with life. It will also stand out when planted in well-maintained flower beds, grouped together. Continuous flowering from June to October.

The Orange Trailing Begonia belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is part of the tuberous hybrid begonias, whose parents primarily come from Andean tropical forests. It is a cultivar with a trailing habit, reaching a height of approximately 25-30cm (10-12in) at maturity. Its deciduous foliage consists of glossy, alternate leaves with deeply cut edges, olive green in colour and with prominent lighter veins. The leaf blades are always asymmetrical, and the reddish petioles have stipules at their base. The stems of this begonia are thick, fleshy, and brittle. Its male flowers are single, cup-shaped with 4 petals, while the female flowers are fully double, measuring 3-4cm (1-2in) wide, composed of pleated petals resembling crepe paper, in a pure orange color. After flowering, which lasts from June to October without interruption, the plant enters dormancy. The tubers will be cultivated like those of Dahlias.

Begonias are unrivalled in bringing colour to shaded areas. They also thrive in well-maintained flower beds, alongside lighter flowers such as lobelias or forget-me-nots, whether grown in pots on the terrace or in hanging baskets. This variety will be perfectly complemented by the silver foliage of Dichondra 'Silver Falls' and the tiny white flowers of 'Diamond Frost' euphorbia, in large pots in the winter garden or conservatory. Lastly, it is worth knowing that there are hardy begonias, such as Begonia grandis.