Begonia – Bonfire

Few plants create such a spectacular display of colour as Bonfire® Begonias. Throughout the warmer months, they become covered in a cascade of vibrant red-orange flowers that spill gracefully over rich green foliage, creating a breathtaking display in hanging baskets, containers and garden beds.

Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, Bonfire Begonias thrive in sunny to partly shaded positions and continue to flower generously throughout the season. Their vigorous growth and naturally cascading habit make them ideal for adding colour to patios, balconies, courtyards and outdoor entertaining areas.

Unlike many flowering plants, Bonfire Begonias require very little ongoing maintenance once established. Their resilience, combined with their ability to cope well with summer showers, makes them a dependable choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort.

Whether planted on their own or combined with other summer favourites, Bonfire Begonias deliver months of brilliant colour, transforming any space into a vibrant seasonal display.

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FLOWERS & FOLIAGE

Bonfire Begonias form a cascading mound of rich green, serrated-edged foliage with a flash of red at the margins. From spring through summer, up to half the bush is covered in bright red-orange flowers 5 mm (⅕") long and across. In heavy shade, flowers may be fewer but larger.

PLANTING TIPS

Whether grown in the ground or in a container, these Bonfire begonias grow in full sun to partial shade. Plant 40-50 cm (16-20") apart in well drained friable soil or potting mix. For a more compact growth habit, pinch the tips to encourage further branching. To reinvigorate your plants, dig, divide and re plant the tubers every three years.

WAYS TO USE THEM

Begonia Bonfire looks good in any setting: in hanging baskets, in large containers, as foundation plantings along the base of walls or beside entrance steps. When they are planted en masse they are an astonishing sight.

SHAPE & SIZE

Fabulous flowers aside, these begonias grow into a terrific rounded profile, forming the perfect framework to display the flower show in the warmer months. Expect them to grow to 50 cm wide and high in the ground or in larger containers.

FOOD & WATER

Begonias do appreciate being kept moist throughout the growing season so be sure to keep an eye on containers and hanging baskets. For the maximum floral show, use a flower booster controlled release fertiliser in spring.

PESTS & DISEASE

These begonias know how to look after themselves and aren’t generally bothered by pests, though white fly can sometimes cause some damage. While they like to be kept moist, if grown in heavy wet soils that don’t drain freely, stems can rot from fungal diseases.

Landscaper tips

Thanks to its cascading growth habit and big-impact flower show, Begonia Bonfire® is a brilliant performer in hanging baskets
Plant at 40 cm (16″) spacings to achieve a dense mass of brilliant colour in summer: in cooler months, the foliage is itself a feature
In large mixed containers, plant Begonia Bonfire to spill over the container rim for a florist effect to the grouping
Large, deep window boxes can be filled to brilliant effect
Maintenance is low where plants are left to grow naturally; pinch tips to promote a more dense growth habit
Add Begonia Bonfire to vertical gardens for impact and interest or just to refresh

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