Begonia 'Apricot Nectar' Begonia 'Apricot Nectar' (Fragrant Falls Improved Series) (T)

begonia 'Apricot Nectar'

ABOUT

'Apricot Nectar' is a trailing, tuberous perennial. The leaves are dark green above, pale green below, with purple flushing. Double, scented flowers appear from midsummer to mid-autumn, opening to apricot from pink buds

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Apricot Nectar'

    • Common names

      Begonia

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H2

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead to prolong flowering

  • bambooSoil

    Sand, SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by basal cuttings or stem cuttings from side shoots

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, mites, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot