Begonia Bulbs - Angelique ,Fragrant

Enhance dimly lit corners with the stunning 'Angelique' Begonia bulbs, featuring delicate white flowers with a soft pink hue. These double flowers grow up to 6-7 inches wide and create a loosely cascading mound. The fleshy leaves provide a luxurious texture, and the flowers have a lovely fragrance, a unique feature for begonias. Perfect for containers and hanging baskets, the lush blooms will elegantly spill over the edges. (Begonia odorata 'Angelique')

Planting Begonias

Grow your Begonia Bulbs - Angelique ,Fragrant by planting them indoors in late winter, preferably February or March. Ensure a warm location with indirect sunlight, such as an eastern, western, or southern facing window. Use a heat lamp if no indoor window space is available. Plant your bulbs anywhere from February to June, depending on your location. In warmer regions, it is recommended to establish them earlier in the season. However, in colder zones where frost is a concern, avoid placing tuberous begonias outdoors. Once the ground has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed, you may transfer your begonias into containers or transplant them into your garden.

Planting Steps

1. Prepare your garden bed or container. If planting in a garden, dig a hole a few inches deep to cover the tuber. If planting in a pot, find a pot that is twice the size of the bulb. Fill the pot 3/4 full with potting soil. Choose soil mixes with peat moss, because they retain moisture and create slightly acidic soil.
2. One side of the tuber has a hollow dip and the other is round. Place the tuber round side down. The hollow dip is the top, sometimes it will already be sprouting buds. If the buds are coming up, gently place the tubers in the pot. The new growth is fragile, so try not to bump or break it.
3. Cover tuber with soil, and water around the bulb. Keep pot or garden moist, but not to wet. Too much water will rot your begonias. Expect growth in 3-4 weeks after planting. If growing conditions aren't ideal, begonias can take longer to grow.
4. After begonias have sprouted and are a couple of inches tall, you can transplant if desired. If you live in colder climates and it's free of frost, you can place outside.

Watering and Fertilizing

Make sure to water tubers every few days or when the soil becomes dry. Over-watering can cause rot, so it's important to keep the soil just barely moist. Be careful to water around the tuber instead of directly on it. Use a 20-20-20 organic fertilizer every other week for optimal growth.