Begonia from seeds, planting and care in the open field

Unlike a rather capricious room culture, garden begonia, planting and caring for which will not be a particular hassle, is less demanding on open ground conditions. For many flower growers, it is a favorite in landscape design, since the combination of lush buds and a long flowering period favorably distinguishes its varieties from other ornamental garden plants. At the same time, the cultivation and reproduction of a flower has its own characteristics, which are useful for novice plant breeders to know.

Plant features

The begonia genus belongs to the numerous Begoniaceae family, numbering over 1000 species. The flower is extremely common in tropical latitudes, and, like most exotic plants, are distinguished by bright, expressive flowers. Often in the photo of plants behind the violent flowering, the leaves of the shrubs are not visible.

Begonia foliage is hidden behind flowers

Among begonias there are annual and perennial varieties, grasses and shrubs. The leaves have an asymmetrical shape, they come in two colors with a purple or light green border. The lush cap of the flower is formed by irregularly shaped multi-colored petals.

Varieties and types of begonias

Begonia is very popular. The varieties intended for cultivation in the open field and in indoor conditions have more than 1200 specimens. Breeders have given a start in life to many hybrids with a wide variety of colors and shapes of both flowers and leaves of the plant: decorative flowering and decorative deciduous.

Tuberous begonia

In the open field, gardeners mostly use three types:

• Tuberous begonia;
• Begonia pendula;
• Ever-flowering begonia.

Photos of landscaping magazines are full of all kinds of uses in flower beds and borders, in hanging baskets and balcony boxes. The combination of yellow, coral, crimson, white and pink buds opens up ample opportunities for planning and planting beds.

Reference. Unlike ornamental plants that bloom in spring, begonia adorns household plots in autumn.

Reproduction and preparation for planting

Reproduction of garden begonia is possible in several ways:

• tubers;
• leaves;
• cuttings;
• seeds.

Landing is performed in a shaded area. Begonia has the fame of a light-loving plant, but growing and caring for direct sunlight is bad for the development of the flower.

Seedlings of begonia

When propagated by seeds, planting in the open field is done through seedlings. For this, the seeds begin to be prepared even in winter:

1. The planting material is placed in a wide container with a nutrient substrate.
2. From above, the crops are insulated with a polyethylene shelter.
3. Care consists in regular ventilation.
4. Watering the seedlings is done no more than once a week.
5. The seedlings are moved to the flowerbed in the spring.

Advice. If the seeds have been sown in narrow pots, they can be covered with a regular glass jar.

Propagation of begonias by cuttings

When a lush garden begonia is already growing among friends or neighbors, the cultivation of a bush will be carried out much faster if you ask for several cuttings for propagation. For this:

1. Cut off the top with at least three pairs of leaves.
2. Flowers and already formed buds are removed on the handle.
3. The cut is treated with a liquid composition for accelerated rooting.
4. The sprout is dropped into a pot with a moist nutrient substrate.
5. The landing is covered with plastic wrap.
6. Care measures include airing if condensation collects on the sides of the bag.
7. I remove the shelter a week later, when the begonia takes root and begins to grow.

Advice. The composition for faster rooting can be prepared independently at home. To do this, 0.5 teaspoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice and the same amount of honey are diluted in 100 ml of water. The shelf life of such a solution is 2 days in a cool place. After that, it loses its biological activity.

Planting begonia tubers

Tuber propagation of begonia is best done in June. By this time, the threat of sudden frosts has passed, and begonia, as you know, is a thermophilic plant.

Begonia pendula

Tubers must be examined and, if necessary, improved. Planting moldy specimens is undesirable, but these can be saved by gently brushing them with a soft brush. It will be useful to treat them with hydrogen peroxide or disinfect them in a weak, barely pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Then it is recommended to plant each sprouted tuber in a separate peat cup. Thus, two goals are pursued at once:

1. The plant will receive fertilizer rich in organic matter.
2. In the future, this will greatly simplify the planting of a bush in the open field.

The planting material is not completely hidden in the soil, the top should look out 3-4 mm above ground level. The temperature is maintained at + 18 ... + 22 ° С. Care consists in feeding with liquid fertilizer and watering.

Further care

Begonia does not tolerate dry summers and loves abundant watering. The soil under the plant is moistened at least once every three days. At the same time, it is important to control so that there is no stagnation of water, otherwise the roots will rot. If necessary, additional drainage is arranged on the site. It is very important to loosen the soil regularly.

Ever-flowering begonia

In the fall, watering is stopped. In the last decade of October, plants begin to prepare for wintering. For this:

1. The bush is cut to a small hemp about 3 cm high.
2. The tubers are dug out together with a clod of earth.
3. Leave to dry for two weeks indoors at room temperature.
4. Then the remnants of the earth are shaken off from the roots.
5. Dry clean sand is poured into a wide container.
6. Tubers are laid on it in one layer.
7. From above, the planting material is completely covered with sand.

The container with begonia tubers is left to be stored in a cool place for the winter - in the basement, refrigerator. The sand is periodically moistened so that the tubers do not dry out. At the same time, waterlogging is just as dangerous as complete drying.

Important! The tubers grow in size every year. Therefore, they are divided with a sharp instrument into several parts so that each has at least one kidney. Places of cuts are processed with crushed charcoal.

Fertilization

Fertilizer, regardless of the variety, is applied under begonia 2 times a month. The optimal solution for this would be a universal feeding for flowering plants.

Begonia in landscape design

Often, flowers suffer from the fact that fertilizers are dissolved in hard water. Vinegar will help soften it - 1 tablespoon per 15 liters. water.

Young plantings are recommended to additionally feed with mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium. It is useful to throw peat and compost on the flower beds.

Pest control

Begonias can be annoyed by aphids and spider mites. To combat them, infusions of onion peels or garlic are used. Ash is a good remedy for parasites. It is bred in water and sprayed on the planting.

Basically, begonia is resistant to disease and not capricious. Due to these qualities and a high decorative appearance, it is often used in landscape design for decorating personal plots and landscaping the city. When the petals of most flowers have already withered and leaves bent, begonia continues to delight with bright buds and fresh greens.

Begonia storage (video)

Begonia has long won the hearts of gardeners in our country. It is easy to grow and has an amazing variety of species. There are several ways to grow this plant. Begonia from seeds at home is the dream of many fans of this flower. In this article, we will go into detail about this growing method.

Boarding time

To enjoy the blooming of begonia during the summer season, you should use the seedling planting method. The seeds are sown in the soil of the house and wait for the sprouts to appear. Sowing begins early in late January and continues until April. The exact time is determined depending on the characteristics of the plant development cycle. If you want to achieve early flowering, start planting in winter. In this case, by the time of planting in the ground, the flowers have a well-developed root system and they will be able to adapt to new conditions.

It should be remembered about the specifics of individual varieties. So, early sowing of ever-flowering begonia will lead to the fact that by the time of transplantation into open ground, the seedlings will be overgrown. It is more difficult for such plants to take root, and they lose their decorative properties. The flowering period is too early and the number of flowers will be less than expected. This variety is recommended to be sown in February.

Video "Ever-flowering begonia from seeds"

Planting tuberous begonias, on the contrary, is carried out early - until mid-January. Flowers will have time to form developed leaves and buds by the time of transplantation. Compliance with the sowing dates for seedlings has a great impact on the normal development of tubers, they can reach 3 cm in diameter when planted in open ground. This applies to such varieties as ampelous begonia.

Video "How to plant tuberous begonia from seeds"

How to pick up seeds

The first step in the process is the selection of the seed. To get beautiful healthy plants, you need to choose high-quality and convenient seeds for planting. When choosing seeds, it is necessary to consider:

1. packing time, choose fresh seed that was harvested in the current year. Over time, they lose their germination despite the expiration date indicated on the package;
2. it is more convenient to plant granulated seeds in peat tablets; they have a dense shell of nutrients, which makes them larger in size;
3. regular kernels are smaller and are best sown in special containers or seedling boxes.

We plant seeds

If you are opting for granular seeds, take peat tablets. You will not need to dive at young plants.

Such a tablet is a peat pressed in a special way, which is covered with a net. The advantage of a peat tablet is that it has excellent air and moisture permeability. The composition allows you to retain moisture, but does not allow fungal diseases to appear.

Soak the tablets well with water before sowing the seeds. Then put a seed on each tablet and sprinkle it with water. From above, you need to cover the tablets with a bag or film to maintain the desired moisture level. Watering such seedlings is necessary regularly through the pallet, preventing the tablets from drying out.

Sowing is carried out in thoroughly moisten the soil, preferably done in a day. Then you need to evenly distribute the available begonia seeds over the entire surface of the soil. Cover the seedlings with glass or plastic. Watering newly planted seeds is not recommended.

It is desirable that the temperature in the room where the seedlings will be located is about 24 degrees. The place must be bright.

Many gardeners are worried about the question: how many days the first shoots appear. Plants should emerge in 9-25 days, but sometimes the process is delayed.

Seedling care

It can be difficult to notice when begonia is emerging. sprouts are very small, threadlike. Therefore, be extremely careful. In order for the plants to develop correctly, you need to regularly water them in a pan or with a syringe. The greenhouse in which begonias grow should be ventilated so that condensation does not accumulate. Be sure to provide the seedlings with good lighting, but do not forget that delicate plants can burn in direct sunlight. Use artificial lighting if necessary. In insufficient light, they stretch out and lose their decorative appearance.

At first, you may get the impression that the seedlings hardly grow. There is no need to worry about this: begonias first build up the root system, and then their aerial part develops.

On the 14th day after germination, the plants can be fed with fertilizer for deciduous ornamental plants. In this case, the fertilizer solution must be diluted 3-4 times of the recommended dose. When the seedlings grow a little, you need to periodically loosen the ground.

The appearance of the first pair of real leaves will mean that the flowers need a pick.

How to pick

Picking is the process of transplanting grown plants from a smaller container into a larger one. This must be done so that begonias are not cramped and they can develop normally. During the picking, flower growers get rid of non-viable seedlings. After the completion of the process, they are again covered with foil. After how many days to repeat the procedure, you can determine on your own, focusing on the growth rate and the appearance of the seedlings.

Over time, the conditions for flowers change so that in the future they can adapt under the open sky. The temperature is gradually lowered to room temperature, but not lower than 18 degrees, and the air humidity is gradually reduced, which teaches the ventilation of plants.

Potential problems and pests

Competent cultivation of begonia seeds can significantly reduce the risk of various diseases on the seedlings. However, you need to be aware of possible problems in order to be able to recognize them in time. When using this growing method, the following diseases and pests can appear:

• root rot, in order to get rid of it, you should more often ventilate the greenhouse and reduce watering;
• powdery mildew;
• aphids and spider mites, when they appear, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.

Transfer to a permanent place

It is recommended to plant seedlings in open ground in early June, when the threat of frost is minimized. If you want to plant a flower garden on a closed balcony, a transplant is possible in mid-May.

Bolivian begonia

The varieties will look very impressive on the balcony: the Bolivian begonias of Santa Cruz and the fire cascade. They are designed to be grown in hanging baskets.

When transplanting plants, consider the following:

• Try not to deepen the top of the tuber, it should come out a little from the soil.
• Before planting, you need to put potash and phosphorus fertilizers in the hole and water abundantly.
• Remove the seedlings from the container very carefully so as not to damage the root system or stems.
• The distance between high-growing flowers should be 35 cm.For ampelous begonias, a sufficient distance between plants is 10 cm.The hybrid griffin begonia requires a distance of 25 cm.
• You need to plant flowers in bright open areas. In the shade, they will grow poorly and bloom will not be plentiful.
• The best soil is light, slightly acidic, rich in nutrients. Before planting, the soil must be dug well.
• The root system of the seedlings at the time of transplantation should be well developed and can take about 20 cm in depth.

These plants will decorate any corner of the site with their bright colors. With their beauty, they are not inferior to roses or peonies, and the period of their flowering, with proper care, lasts until frost. Growing begonias with seeds is not difficult. You need to make a little effort, and the result will please you pleasantly. We hope that in this article you can find the most complete information on how to grow begonias from seeds.

Garden begonia is a low-growing flower that grows no more than 25 cm in height. At the same time, it can have a completely different color - from white to purple. If you want garden begonia to grow on your site, planting and caring for it in the open field must be performed correctly. The whole process involves a set of specific activities aimed at the normal growth and development of the plant. This garden shrub will not tolerate errors.

Planting garden begonia

Despite the fact that almost all varieties of begonias are light-loving plants, garden begonia prefers shaded areas. Planting a garden begonia in an open area, where direct sunlight acts, can adversely affect its growth, especially its flowering.

Somewhere in the month of June, it is planted in open ground in a place specially designated for a flower. In June, warm weather is practically not exposed to the invasion of night frosts, and this is very important for thermophilic begonia, since the slightest frost can destroy it. The acquired seedlings are planted in the ground, or seedlings that were grown independently from begonia seeds.

Getting seedlings from seeds

Almost all heat-loving plants are planted in the ground by means of seedlings. Only in this way, in our not simple conditions, you can get a full-fledged ornamental plant. To get seedlings you need to stock up on:

• soil;
• garden begonia seeds;
• landing box.

Growing garden begonia outdoors begins with sowing its seeds in a special box filled with prepared substrate. The substrate is prepared on the basis of leafy soil (2 parts), sand (1 part) and one share of peat. Seeds are sown somewhere in the month of February. Begonia has very small seeds, so you will have to work with tweezers. The seeds are spread over the surface of the soil and pressed lightly into it. The landing box is covered with glass or foil, after which it is placed in a warm place. Watering is carried out very carefully (from a very fine spray bottle) so as not to wash off the seeds from their plantings.

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Watering is carried out as the top ball of the earth dries up. After approximately one week, the first green shoots should appear, and after two to three weeks they will have to be transplanted into separate containers. Planting is carried out at a distance of 2-3 cm from one another. After about one month, begonia is planted in separate areas to strengthen it. Such a flower will bloom this season. To obtain an earlier flowering of a flower, you should purchase seedlings with small buds.

See also: "Growing ampelous begonia from seeds at home"

Begonia care

Growing and caring for garden begonia is also important. Planting garden begonias on the site is accompanied by fertilizing the planting holes with peat or compost. As a last resort, top dressing can be replaced with any mineral fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. At the end of planting, each bush must be watered to accelerate the growth process.

Planting and caring for garden begonia is a rather responsible matter, on the outcome of which the future of the flower depends. The flower feels great when the soil is moderately moist. Therefore, it should not be allowed to dry out. Although watering is largely dependent on the variability of the weather. If there is enough natural moisture, then there is no need for watering.

After planting a flower, you need to regularly loosen the soil around the bushes for better oxygen access to the roots. If the weather is hot outside, then it is watered quite often, and after watering, the soil is again cultivated so that an earthen lump does not form.

Very important! Avoid stagnant water, as excess moisture can lead to root rot. Before planting, a layer of expanded clay, gravel or river sand should be laid in the hole for drainage.

Caring for begonia in the garden does not involve additional spraying, as this can lead to the appearance of brown spots on the leaves of the flower.

Preparing for winter

With the arrival of October, the roots, in the form of tubers, garden begonias are dug out of the ground. But first, its shoots are cut, leaving hemp, up to 3 cm in height. Before storage, the tubers are placed in a warm room, where they are dried for 2 weeks. Fragments of soil are removed from them, placed in containers and covered with sand. In this form, the begonia tubers are sent to a cool storage room.

Reproduction

With the arrival of spring, they begin to germinate the tubers of garden begonia. To do this, take a box and fill it with moistened sand, after which the tubers are spread in the sand. This method will allow you to get a sufficient amount of planting raw materials. When the first sprouts appear, the tubers must be cut so that there is at least one sprout on each part. Places of cuts must be sprinkled with crushed coal, and later they are dried for two hours. Only after that, the sprouted parts of the tubers are seated in a separate container. Caring for such seedlings is no different from caring for seedlings obtained from its seeds.

Interesting! Every year, the roots of begonia are getting bigger and bigger. With an increase in the volume of roots, the proportion of useful elements that the flower stores increases. This leads to an increase in the size of the flowers. In other words, the volumes of begonia inflorescences increase every year.

Garden begonia is just right not only to grow in open areas, but also to practice for landscaping terraces, decorating balconies and window sills. If it is grown in a pot, it will not affect the flowering intensity in any way.

See also: "Perennial garden chrysanthemum: planting and care"

When and how garden begonia is dug up

In late September or early October, it is necessary to remove the begonia tubers from the ground. In general, with the arrival of autumn, they begin to prepare it for wintering, reducing watering to a minimum. Dig up very carefully so as not to damage the root, but first, remove the stems with a pruner or a sharp knife.At the same time, you need to make sure that there is a small stump, about 3 cm in height.

Before sending them for storage, the tubers dry well for about 2 weeks. After that, the plant is placed in a container with sand, where the roots of the begonia will be stored until spring. It is desirable that this is a cool place. Then begonia will delight next year with abundant flowering.

Sprouting tubers in spring

As a rule, tubers need to be germinated before planting. For this, they are placed in a box of wet sand. Naturally, there must be an appropriate temperature. It is kept warm until it sprouts and warm weather reigns outside. Only after that, they are planted in open ground in their place. The more intensively the bushes germinate indoors, the faster it will begin to grow in the garden.

Top dressing

This flower spends a lot of nutrients on its flowering, which pleases those around it with flowers of various colors and different shapes. To maintain flowering at the proper level, begonias need to be fed.

In the spring, after planting, the flower must be fed with a full range of mineral fertilizers so that the bush can grow a sufficient amount of green mass. The second time begonia is fertilized during the period of the appearance of the first buds, by adding potash and phosphorus fertilizers to the soil.

See also what flowers to plant in the country so that they bloom all summer.

Diseases and pests of begonia

As a rule, the plant begins to hurt or is attacked by pests as a result of improper care of it, and begonia is no exception. Therefore, you need to regularly inspect flowers for the presence of parasites and diseases. Diseases can result in over-watering, inappropriate soil, or improper planting. As a result, the plant will have to be treated with appropriate preparations.

Begonia: planting and care in the open field, growing from seeds, reproduction, photo of flowers in landscape design

Unlike a rather capricious room culture, garden begonia, planting and caring for which will not be a particular hassle, is less demanding on open ground conditions. For many flower growers, it is a favorite in landscape design, since the combination of lush buds and a long flowering period favorably distinguishes its varieties from other ornamental garden plants. At the same time, the cultivation and reproduction of a flower has its own characteristics, which are useful for novice plant breeders to know.

Plant features

The begonia genus belongs to the numerous Begoniaceae family, numbering over 1000 species. The flower is extremely common in tropical latitudes, and, like most exotic plants, are distinguished by bright, expressive flowers. Often in the photo of plants behind the violent flowering, the leaves of the shrubs are not visible.

Begonia foliage is hidden behind flowers

Among begonias there are annual and perennial varieties, grasses and shrubs. The leaves have an asymmetrical shape, they come in two colors with a purple or light green border. The lush cap of the flower is formed by irregularly shaped multi-colored petals.

Varieties and types of begonias

Begonia is very popular. The varieties intended for cultivation in the open field and in indoor conditions have more than 1200 specimens. Breeders have given a start in life to many hybrids with a wide variety of colors and shapes of both flowers and leaves of the plant: decorative flowering and decorative deciduous.

Tuberous begonia

In the open field, gardeners mostly use three types:

• Tuberous begonia;
• Begonia pendula;
• Ever-flowering begonia.

Photos of landscaping magazines are full of all kinds of uses in flower beds and borders, in hanging baskets and balcony boxes. The combination of yellow, coral, crimson, white and pink buds opens up ample opportunities for planning and planting beds.

Reference.Unlike ornamental plants that bloom in spring, begonia adorns household plots in autumn.

Reproduction and preparation for planting

Reproduction of garden begonia is possible in several ways:

• tubers;
• leaves;
• cuttings;
• seeds.

Landing is performed in a shaded area. Begonia has the fame of a light-loving plant, but growing and caring for direct sunlight is bad for the development of the flower.

Seedlings of begonia

When propagated by seeds, planting in the open field is done through seedlings. For this, the seeds begin to be prepared even in winter:

1. The planting material is placed in a wide container with a nutrient substrate.
2. From above, the crops are insulated with a polyethylene shelter.
3. Care consists in regular ventilation.
4. Watering the seedlings is done no more than once a week.
5. The seedlings are moved to the flowerbed in the spring.

Advice. If the seeds have been sown in narrow pots, they can be covered with a regular glass jar.

Propagation of begonias by cuttings

When a lush garden begonia is already growing among friends or neighbors, the cultivation of a bush will be carried out much faster if you ask for several cuttings for propagation. For this:

1. Cut off the top with at least three pairs of leaves.
2. Flowers and already formed buds are removed on the handle.
3. The cut is treated with a liquid composition for accelerated rooting.
4. The sprout is dropped into a pot with a moist nutrient substrate.
5. The landing is covered with plastic wrap.
6. Care measures include airing if condensation collects on the sides of the bag.
7. I remove the shelter a week later, when the begonia takes root and begins to grow.

Advice. The composition for faster rooting can be prepared independently at home. To do this, 0.5 teaspoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice and the same amount of honey are diluted in 100 ml of water. The shelf life of such a solution is 2 days in a cool place. After that, it loses its biological activity.

Planting begonia tubers

Tuber propagation of begonia is best done in June. By this time, the threat of sudden frosts has passed, and begonia, as you know, is a thermophilic plant.

Begonia pendula

Tubers must be examined and, if necessary, improved. Planting moldy specimens is undesirable, but these can be saved by gently brushing them with a soft brush. It will be useful to treat them with hydrogen peroxide or disinfect them in a weak, barely pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Then it is recommended to plant each sprouted tuber in a separate peat cup. Thus, two goals are pursued at once:

1. The plant will receive fertilizer rich in organic matter.
2. In the future, this will greatly simplify the planting of a bush in the open field.

The planting material is not completely hidden in the soil, the top should look out 3-4 mm above ground level. The temperature is maintained at + 18 ... + 22 ° С. Care consists in feeding with liquid fertilizer and watering.

Further care

Begonia does not tolerate dry summers and loves abundant watering. The soil under the plant is moistened at least once every three days. At the same time, it is important to control so that there is no stagnation of water, otherwise the roots will rot. If necessary, additional drainage is arranged on the site. It is very important to loosen the soil regularly.

Ever-flowering begonia

In the fall, watering is stopped. In the last decade of October, plants begin to prepare for wintering. For this:

1. The bush is cut to a small hemp about 3 cm high.
2. The tubers are dug out together with a clod of earth.
3. Leave to dry for two weeks indoors at room temperature.
4. Then the remnants of the earth are shaken off from the roots.
5. Dry clean sand is poured into a wide container.
6. Tubers are laid on it in one layer.
7. From above, the planting material is completely covered with sand.

The container with begonia tubers is left to be stored in a cool place for the winter - in the basement, refrigerator. The sand is periodically moistened so that the tubers do not dry out.At the same time, waterlogging is just as dangerous as complete drying.

Important! The tubers grow in size every year. Therefore, they are divided with a sharp instrument into several parts so that each has at least one kidney. Places of cuts are processed with crushed charcoal.

Fertilization

Fertilizer, regardless of the variety, is applied under begonia 2 times a month. The optimal solution for this would be a universal feeding for flowering plants.

Begonia in landscape design

Often, flowers suffer from the fact that fertilizers are dissolved in hard water. Vinegar will help soften it - 1 tablespoon per 15 liters. water.

Young plantings are recommended to additionally feed with mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium. It is useful to throw peat and compost on the flower beds.

Pest control

Begonias can be annoyed by aphids and spider mites. To combat them, infusions of onion peels or garlic are used. Ash is a good remedy for parasites. It is bred in water and sprayed on the planting.

Basically, begonia is resistant to disease and not capricious. Due to these qualities and a high decorative appearance, it is often used in landscape design for decorating personal plots and landscaping the city. When the petals of most flowers have already withered and leaves bent, begonia continues to delight with bright buds and fresh greens.

Begonia storage (video)

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Unlike indoor begonias, its garden variety is excellent weather resistant and grows well in gardens and flower beds.

The color of this popular plant can be very diverse - from white to exquisite purple, and all varieties of garden begonia can be seen in the photo in the catalogs of florists and nurseries. Garden begonia is distinguished by the compactness of bushes, the height of which does not exceed 25 cm.If you liked this plant and want to grow it yourself, you need to know how to plant and care for garden begonia. This plant is whimsical and does not tolerate mistakes.

Planting a garden begonia

Begonia of any variety is a light-loving plant, however, when planting a garden species, you need to choose shaded places. Direct sunlight negatively affects the development of the plant, and it blooms worse.

Having decided on a place for a flowering plant, wait for June, since it is in this month that the garden begonia is planted. The weather becomes warm and constant, and this is extremely important for a heat-loving plant, since even slight frosts or low temperatures can destroy the garden begonia.

You can plant begonia seedlings in open ground, purchased in advance in a specialized store, or grown independently from seeds at home.

Seedlings

We need:

• Priming;
• Garden begonia seeds;
• Seedling pot or box.

Seeds of varietal garden begonia are sown in February in seedling boxes filled with soil. It is made independently by mixing peat, sand and leafy soil in a 1: 1: 2 ratio. Begonia seeds are very small, so they are not sprinkled, but only slightly rolled into moist soil.

The seed boxes are covered with glass and put out in a warm place. You need to water as the soil dries, carefully, otherwise small seeds can be washed off with water. After a week, begonia sprouts will appear, and at the age of 2-3 weeks they need to be dived into a separate pot. Planting seedlings of garden begonia is carried out at a distance of 2 cm from each other. After a month, begonia seedlings are suitable for planting in separate slides for growing.

Such begonia will bloom in the first year. However, to get early flowering, you need to use purchased seedlings with emerging buds.

Garden begonia care

When planting a garden begonia in open ground, peat and compost are poured into the hole or replaced with any mineral fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus.After planting, the soil must be shed with water, which will speed up the rooting of seedlings.

Caring for garden begonia involves regularly loosening the soil near the plantings, which will provide the root system with oxygen. The plant grows well only in moist soil, so the plantings are watered every three days, depending on the weather conditions. With the establishment of dry and hot weather, it is necessary to water the garden begonia often, be sure to loosen the soil after watering. Water stagnation should not be allowed, as this causes rotting of the plant roots. For the purpose of prevention, when landing, any drainage material is laid on the bottom of the hole - expanded clay, coarse river sand, gravel, etc.

Begonia leaves do not need additional spraying; rather, on the contrary, water droplets cause irreparable harm to them, as they cause brown spots to appear. In autumn, on the eve of wintering, watering is stopped.

Winter care

In early October, the tubers of the garden begonia need to be dug out for wintering. First, the stems are cut off the plant, leaving a stump up to 3 cm high. The dug garden begonia tubers are dried in the room for two weeks. The remaining soil and stems are removed from the tubers, placed in a storage box and covered with sand.

You need to store the container with tubers in a cool place. A refrigerator is also suitable for storing a small number of tubers.

Reproduction of garden begonia

At the end of winter, you can start sprouting begonia tubers. This is a good way to increase the amount of planting material for a flower garden. Wet sand is poured into a small box and begonia tubers are planted. When the first shoots appear, the tuber is cut so that at least one bud remains on each part of it. The cuts are sprinkled with crushed coal, dried for a couple of hours and then the seedlings of garden begonia are planted in pots. Care for such seedlings is the same as when growing begonias from seeds.

Every year the tubers of garden begonia grow in size. Such a plant accumulates a lot of nutrients, so every year the flowers become larger and larger.

Despite the fact that garden begonia is grown outdoors, it can be used for landscaping terraces, decorating window sills and balconies. Growing this plant as a pot culture does not in the least affect the splendor of its flowering.

Video: how to grow and care for begonias

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Garden begonia: planting, care and cultivation in the open field

Garden begonia is a low-growing flower that grows no more than 25 cm in height. At the same time, it can have a completely different color - from white to purple. If you want garden begonia to grow on your site, planting and caring for it in the open field must be performed correctly. The whole process involves a set of specific activities aimed at the normal growth and development of the plant. This garden shrub will not tolerate errors.

Planting garden begonia

Despite the fact that almost all varieties of begonias are light-loving plants, garden begonia prefers shaded areas. Planting a garden begonia in an open area, where direct sunlight acts, can adversely affect its growth, especially its flowering.

Somewhere in the month of June, it is planted in open ground in a place specially designated for a flower. In June, warm weather is practically not exposed to the invasion of night frosts, and this is very important for thermophilic begonia, since the slightest frost can destroy it. The acquired seedlings are planted in the ground, or seedlings that were grown independently from begonia seeds.

Getting seedlings from seeds

Almost all heat-loving plants are planted in the ground by means of seedlings. Only in this way, in our not simple conditions, you can get a full-fledged ornamental plant. To get seedlings you need to stock up on:

• soil;
• garden begonia seeds;
• landing box.

Growing garden begonia outdoors begins with sowing its seeds in a special box filled with prepared substrate. The substrate is prepared on the basis of leafy soil (2 parts), sand (1 part) and one share of peat. Seeds are sown somewhere in the month of February. Begonia has very small seeds, so you will have to work with tweezers. The seeds are spread over the surface of the soil and pressed lightly into it. The landing box is covered with glass or foil, after which it is placed in a warm place. Watering is carried out very carefully (from a very fine spray bottle) so as not to wash off the seeds from their plantings.

Watering is carried out as the top ball of the earth dries up. After approximately one week, the first green shoots should appear, and after two to three weeks they will have to be transplanted into separate containers. Planting is carried out at a distance of 2-3 cm from one another. After about one month, begonia is planted in separate areas to strengthen it. Such a flower will bloom this season. To obtain an earlier flowering of a flower, you should purchase seedlings with small buds.

See also: "Growing ampelous begonia from seeds at home"

Begonia care

Growing and caring for garden begonia is also important. Planting garden begonias on the site is accompanied by fertilizing the planting holes with peat or compost. As a last resort, top dressing can be replaced with any mineral fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. At the end of planting, each bush must be watered to accelerate the growth process.

Planting and caring for garden begonia is a rather responsible matter, on the outcome of which the future of the flower depends. The flower feels great when the soil is moderately moist. Therefore, it should not be allowed to dry out. Although watering is largely dependent on the variability of the weather. If there is enough natural moisture, then watering is not necessary.

After planting a flower, you need to regularly loosen the soil around the bushes for better oxygen access to the roots. If the weather is hot outside, then it is watered quite often, and after watering, the soil is again cultivated so that an earthen lump does not form.

Very important! Avoid stagnant water, as excess moisture can lead to root rot. Before planting, a layer of expanded clay, gravel or river sand should be laid in the hole for drainage.

Caring for begonia in the garden does not involve additional spraying, as this can lead to the appearance of brown spots on the leaves of the flower.

Preparing for winter

With the arrival of October, the roots, in the form of tubers, garden begonias are dug out of the ground. But first, its shoots are cut, leaving hemp, up to 3 cm in height. Before storage, the tubers are placed in a warm room, where they are dried for 2 weeks. Fragments of soil are removed from them, placed in containers and covered with sand. In this form, the begonia tubers are sent to a cool storage room.

Reproduction

With the arrival of spring, they begin to germinate the tubers of garden begonia. To do this, take a box and fill it with moistened sand, after which the tubers are spread in the sand. This method will allow you to get a sufficient amount of planting raw materials. When the first sprouts appear, the tubers must be cut so that there is at least one sprout on each part. Places of cuts must be sprinkled with crushed coal, and later they are dried for two hours. Only after that, the sprouted parts of the tubers are seated in a separate container. Caring for such seedlings is no different from caring for seedlings obtained from its seeds.

Interesting! Every year, the roots of begonia are getting bigger and bigger. With an increase in the volume of roots, the proportion of useful elements that the flower stores increases. This leads to an increase in the size of the flowers. In other words, the volumes of begonia inflorescences increase every year.

Garden begonia is just right not only to grow in open areas, but also to practice for landscaping terraces, decorating balconies and window sills. If it is grown in a pot, it will not affect the flowering intensity in any way.

See also: "Perennial garden chrysanthemum: planting and care"

When and how garden begonia is dug up

In late September or early October, it is necessary to remove the begonia tubers from the ground. In general, with the arrival of autumn, they begin to prepare it for wintering, reducing watering to a minimum. Dig up very carefully so as not to damage the root, but first, the stems are removed using a pruner or a sharp knife. At the same time, you need to make sure that there is a small stump, about 3 cm in height.

Before sending them for storage, the tubers dry well for about 2 weeks. After that, the plant is placed in a container with sand, where the roots of the begonia will be stored until spring. It is desirable that this is a cool place. Then begonia will delight next year with abundant flowering.

Sprouting tubers in spring

As a rule, tubers need to be germinated before planting. For this, they are placed in a box of wet sand. Naturally, there must be an appropriate temperature. It is kept warm until it sprouts and warm weather reigns outside. Only after that, they are planted in open ground in their place. The more intensively the bushes germinate indoors, the faster it will begin to grow in the garden.

Top dressing

This flower spends a lot of nutrients on its flowering, which pleases those around it with flowers of various colors and different shapes. To maintain flowering at the proper level, begonias need to be fed.

In the spring, after planting, the flower must be fed with a full range of mineral fertilizers so that the bush can grow a sufficient amount of green mass. The second time begonia is fertilized during the period of the appearance of the first buds, by adding potash and phosphorus fertilizers to the soil.

See also what flowers to plant in the country so that they bloom all summer.

Diseases and pests of begonia

As a rule, the plant begins to hurt or is attacked by pests as a result of improper care of it, and begonia is no exception. Therefore, you need to regularly inspect flowers for the presence of parasites and diseases. Diseases can result in over-watering, inappropriate soil, or improper planting. As a result, the plant will have to be treated with appropriate preparations.

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Garden begonia: planting and care, photos, varieties, reproduction, outdoor cultivation and combination in landscape design

Garden begonia will be a worthy competitor to a rose on a personal plot: planting and caring for it is easier than for a fastidious prickly beauty, and it is not inferior to the so-called queen of the garden in the splendor of flowering and the brightness of the color of the petals.

Garden begonia: varieties and varieties

Begonia holds the record among similar flowers in terms of the number of varieties and varieties. Sometimes it is even difficult to say from the photo that these flowers belong to the same family and genus, this variety is so great. And there are about 15 hundred varieties of them.

Begonia fell in love with breeders because it easily gives offspring from diverse varieties. This is how varieties with variegated forms, double flowers, dissected petals and many other features arose.

Begonia Bouton de Rose

Let's take a closer look at the most popular among them:

• Bouton de Rose - famous for its huge flowers with a diameter of about 15 cm;
• Crispa Marginata - unlike other begonias, this terry petals are framed with a contrasting border;
• Fimbriata - Its double flowers look like a carnation like twins.

Planting garden begonia

Planting begonias, in addition to the main work, includes two important preparatory stages. First of all, this concerns the care of tubers.Before moving to open ground, you need to germinate the planting material. To do this, they are kept on wet sand for several days.

It is equally important to choose the right site. Planting will be successful only on suitable soil with a slightly acidic reaction; on alkaline soil, begonia is not used in landscape design.

Before moving to a flower bed, the tuber is planted in a peat cup. In it, the flower must take root and sprout. Care consists in moistening the nutrient soil and feeding with liquid fertilizers. Landing in open ground is carried out only when the air temperature outside the window is at least + 21 ° C.

Plant care

Begonia care includes the same basic steps that other perennial garden flowers need. Namely:

• watering;
• fertilizer;
• loosening the soil;
• weed control;
• preparation for the winter period.

Begonia is moisture-loving, and drought is detrimental to flowers. In hot summer, in the absence of rain, watering is carried out every other day. Such care is combined with loosening the soil and applying fertilizers. Then it is helpful to mulch the soil. This will bring threefold benefits: it will save moisture in the soil, fertilize the soil and prevent weeds from breaking through.

Advice. Watering is recommended in the evening or early morning, before sunrise.

In the fall, begonia stops forming and opening buds. This serves as a signal that the time will soon come to extract the tubers from the soil and send them to winter storage, so that they can then be re-planted in the new season.

Begonia Fimbriata

Caring for the dug planting material consists in cleaning it from the ground and drying it for about 2 weeks. After it is hidden in containers with sand and sent to storage in the basement.

In spring, these tubers can be used to propagate begonias. The cultivation of new plants is made from the cuttings.

Fertilizing and feeding garden begonia

Fertilization of begonias in the open field is carried out with organic matter and mineral fertilizing. Of organic fertilizers used:

They do not have to be embedded in the soil. It can be used as mulch, thereby additionally protecting the soil from drying out. Mineral fertilizers are used to purchase those intended for flowering garden plants.

Plant propagation

Reproduction of begonias is possible in different ways: vegetative and seed. In the first case, you need to get cuttings of the plant. With their help, growing is faster.

For propagation by cuttings, the following sequence is followed:

1. An annual shoot with 4-6 leaves is separated from the bush.
2. Leaves, buds, flowers are cut from the cutting.
3. The cut is treated with a solution to stimulate root formation.
4. Immerse the planting material for rooting in a container with moist soil.
5. Cover the container with the handle with a transparent glass jar or plastic bottle.

Rooting takes about a week and a half.

Reference. You can make a mixture for processing slices yourself. To do this, take 0.5 tsp for 100 ml of water. honey and aloe juice.

For growing begonias outdoors over a large area, it is better to use seed propagation. To get seedlings of plants in the spring, sowing in greenhouse conditions is performed in February.

Diseases and pests

In spring and autumn, in rainy weather, the leaves and stems of begonia can be damaged by gray mold.

Reference. Gray mold is a fungal disease that spreads very quickly in damp conditions.

And when brown and white spots appear on the flower, it is necessary to take measures to improve the flower bed, otherwise the plants will die. Spraying with an aqueous solution of laundry soap and copper sulfate will help cure the pets.

Growing begonias outdoors

Such pests as spider mites and aphids do not mind settling on a bed with begonias. In the fight against the former, soil treatment with onion peel infusion helps.

Aphids do not like the infusion of chamomile, garlic.This parasite is dangerous not only because it feeds on plant juices. In addition, it is a carrier of bacterial spotting. If you notice specimens with brown, red, brown spots on the flower garden, they should be immediately removed from the flower bed.

Garden begonia: combination with other plants

Begonia is a shade-tolerant plant. Therefore, in open ground, it can be placed near tall shrubs and trees with a wide crown, without fear that it will wither under their shade without bright sunlight. This makes it an excellent candidate for decorative trims on trunks.

Low-growing varieties will be an excellent frame for flower beds. They can be grown in combination with alissum, ageratum, lobelia, balsam, verbena. The advantages of begonias stand out favorably against the background of decorative deciduous medium-sized garden plants.

Garden begonia in landscape design

In landscape design, begonia occupies a leading position in the use of complex flower bed compositions for decorating the lower tier. Also in the open field, the flower can be used as a ground cover plant for decorating an alpine slide in a shaded corner of the garden. Good begonias for planting on wide ridges.

Garden begonia in landscape design

Ampel flower varieties have found their application in landscape design to decorate gazebos and arbours. The combination of bushy forms and ampelous vines at high lattice fences looks very harmonious. Photos of such garden buildings will decorate any glossy gardening magazine.

Are there still doubts as to whether a garden begonia is needed in a flower bed: growing a flower does not require complex agronomic techniques at all, and its decorative value can compete with many other exquisite flowers. Once having grown a good healthy tuber from a seed, year after year it will delight with new and new bright chic buds.

Begonia garden planting and care (video)