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Tuberous Begonias

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Tuberous begonias come in an array of vibrant colors--from ruby red and pastel pink to bright orange and lemon yellow. There are both single- and double-flowering varieties, all of which are compact and low-growing.

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Begonia tubers can look like smashed bulbs. Plant them with the concave side--and stem--facing up.
These shade lovers come in an array of vibrant colors--from ruby red and pastel pink to bright orange and lemon yellow. There are both single- and double-flowering varieties, all of which are compact and low-growing.

You can spend a lot of money on buying begonias in containers or you can get a jumpstart on the season by planting tubers.
Tubers can look like smashed bulbs. The key is to start these in a pot, one month before you move them outdoors. Here's how:

  • Start by filling a small plastic container with a good potting soil. Then push the tuber into the soil about ½-inch deep. Make sure the concave part with the stem is facing upward.

  • Once they're planted, give them a good drink of water, move them to a sunny location and wait until you get some foliage. After all threats of frost are past, move them outdoors to a shady spot.

    Note: Keep in mind that these are summer bulbs. In the fall, dig them up and store them over the winter and next season, start the whole process over again.

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