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Tuberous begonias - Plant Profile, Care and Growing Conditions |
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Begonia x tuberhybrida are the begonias with the large colourful flowers, often portrayed as difficult to grow, but not so tricky given a little care and the right climate, these plants are originally from the rainforests of South America although they have been extensively hybridised since their discovery and now produce the spectacular flowers we have grown to admire so much. The Red and White frilled tuberous begonia (pictured right) is just one example of the many hybrids available for sale from a number of specialist nurseries in Australia today. |
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Todays hybrids do not like high temperatures or humid conditions, so in Australia they tend to do well in southern states especially the cooler areas, however these conditions can be replicated using areas of part shade, dappled shade, a shadehouse or a cool patio area. |
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These plants flower in summer to early autumn when the days are long andd they get plenty of light. A well drained humus rich soil is best, tubers do not like to be wet as they tend to rot. For those who know their geography and climate zones consider that Ballarat in Victoria is home to the Begonia Festival in March each year and the spectacular main dipaly is in the Robert Clark conservatory. |
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