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Post by Nucleus on Jul 27, 2018 9:37:58 GMT
Quick update... They're looking really nice now, I'm very pleased with them.  Can I get advice on looking after them now plz? Obviously I'm watering them regularly, especially in this very hot spell. Is it just a case of clearing away the spent flowers now, as and when they fall off? I assume new flowers will keep appearing now?   |
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Post by Lou78W on Jul 27, 2018 9:57:46 GMT
They are looking very pretty. don't forget to feed them a high potash feed....they will love it and flower for months |
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Post by Nucleus on Jul 27, 2018 10:29:03 GMT
They are looking very pretty. don't forget to feed them a high potash feed....they will love it and flower for months Thank you. I have some Tomorite so I assume that will suffice? Edit: Just Googled and found this about trailing Begonias so yes I'll use the Tomorite food each fortnight. |
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Post by grindle on Jul 28, 2018 6:57:05 GMT
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Post by Nucleus on Sept 27, 2018 8:57:55 GMT
Well just to complete this thread, the full cycle as it were. The bitter cold of the last few nights took a heavy toll on the basket begonias, they wilted and shrivelled badly, and looked very poor. So I've now taken the basket down, removed them and cut back all the stems to the corms, a neighbour showed me how to do it. They're now left to dry out for a few days. I understand that I then need to wrap them in newspaper and store away until next year. Many thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction with this, they were absolutely spectacular and made a gorgeous display. Thanks again. |
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Post by Lou78W on Sept 27, 2018 15:30:57 GMT
Glad they performed well for you, I'm sure they will give you more pleasure next year; don't forget to keep those little newspaper packages in a frost free environment over winter. Look forward to seeing them again next year |
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