We're offering you a 42 Begonia Apricot Shades Plants for £9.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 04.03.2026).

Apricot Shades Improved

Transform your garden with Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid! This tuberous begonia variety is celebrated for its abundant, cascading double blooms in rich apricot hues. Supplied as a set of 42 healthy plug plants, it's perfect for adding a splash of long-lasting colour to hanging baskets, window boxes, or borders.

Why Choose Begonia 'Apricot Shades Improved'?

• Continuous Blooms: Enjoy show-stopping flowers from June right through to the first autumn frost—ideal for UK gardens seeking reliable summer colour.
• Cascading Beauty: The trailing growth habit makes this begonia perfect for baskets, patio containers, and raised beds where its double blooms can spill over the edges.
• Adaptable Placement: Flourishes in both full sun and partial shade, so you can brighten up any corner of your outdoor space.
• Tough & Resilient: Weather-resistant and robust, this hybrid stands up to typical British summers with ease.
• User-Friendly: As a tuberous begonia, it's easy to care for—simply pot on the plug plants and grow them on until well established.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Start potting on your plug plants in spring after the last frost. Harden off young plants before placing outdoors permanently.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile compost. Maintain moderate moisture—avoid waterlogging.
• Light Needs: Grows best in dappled sun or partial shade but will also thrive in bright spots that receive some afternoon shelter.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during active growth for more prolific blooms.
• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Lift tubers after the first frost if you wish to overwinter indoors.

Design Inspiration & Companion Planting

• Baskets & Containers: Pair with trailing lobelia or fuchsias for a layered look.
• Borders: Combine with shade-loving hostas or impatiens for vibrant underplanting.
• Cottage Gardens: Use alongside other summer bedding plants for a classic display.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these begonias?
  The ideal time is after the last spring frost—usually late April to May in most parts of the UK.
• How tall and wide will they grow?
  This variety typically reaches up to 30cm in height with trailing stems up to 40cm long, perfect for containers and baskets.
• Do I need to lift the tubers each winter?
  If you want to keep them year after year, lift and store tubers in a cool, dry place after foliage dies back in autumn.