Begonia Double Pink

Overview

Begonia Double Pink: The Elegant Blush of the Summer Garden

Begonia Double Pink is a soft and sophisticated garden favorite, renowned for its luxurious, candy-pink blooms that bring a touch of romantic elegance to the shade. Each flower is a dense, multi-petalled wonder, unfurling like a premium rose to reveal layers of silky, shimmering petals. These delicate, feminine tones provide a stunning visual lift against the plant’s dark, heart-shaped foliage, creating a classic look that feels both lush and refined. As a premier shade-dwelling performer, this variety is the perfect choice for softening hard landscapes, brightening sheltered doorways, or adding graceful, long-lasting colour to window boxes and hanging baskets.

Key Features

• Exquisite Rose-Form Petals: The blooms are famous for their high petal count and perfectly rounded shape, offering the beauty of a rose garden without the need for full sun or high maintenance.

• Luminous Pastel Tones: The soft pink hue acts as a natural "brightener" in low-light areas, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere on north-facing patios or under the canopy of larger trees.

• Non-Stop Flower Production: Once it begins blooming in early summer, this variety is a tireless worker, producing a relentless succession of fresh, pink flower heads right through until the autumn frost.

• Compact and Tidy Habit: With its uniform growth and sturdy stems, 'Double Pink' maintains a neat appearance, making it an excellent choice for structured bedding displays or symmetrical container arrangements.

Gardener's Tip

Begonias are tender perennials, meaning they don't like the cold. To enjoy your 'Double Pink' year after year, wait until the first light frost has blackened the foliage in autumn. Lift the tubers from the ground or pots, cut off the stems, and allow the tubers to dry in a cool, airy place for a few days. Once dry, store them in a box of dry sand or peat-free compost in a frost-free shed or cellar. This simple "winter nap" ensures they are rested and ready to explode back into bloom next spring!

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