Begonias at T&M
by Diane - March 12th, 2012.Filed under: Bedding plants, Thompson and Morgan.
Thompson & Morgan have some great Begonias available
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Fragrant Fountains® Mixed’ – 5 tubers £9.99
Customer Rating WORLD EXCLUSIVEOrder early for best resultsInspired by the beautifully perfumed ‘Aromantics® ‘. After painstaking work with the world’s top begonia breeder, we’ve improved this already amazing begonia by giving it a wonderfully cascading habit! With an addictive range of scents, from fresh lemon and soft rose to cinnamon and spices, Begonia ‘Fragrant Fountains®’ makes a charming display in baskets, beds and containers. Begonias are becoming the UK’s most reliable basket and container plant thanks not only to their beauty, but also to their ability to withstand whatever the UK weather throws at them – hot, dry, wet or cold, you name it, they just keep on flowering on and on! Height and spread: 30cm (12″).Useful links:How to grow bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Begonia x tuberhybrida ‘Apricot Shades Improved’ F1 Hybrid – 5 jumbo plugs £9.99
Customer Rating WORLD EXCLUSIVEBest in class for begoniasOur best-selling begonia now even better – the best mixture in the marketplaceNow has more than 20% picoteesVesatile plant for hanging baskets and Flower Pouches™Outstanding performance whatever the weatherGrows well in sunny or shady areas of the gardenLarge, cascading blooms in shades of apricot and lemonOur ever-popular ‘Apricot Shades’ mixture is now improved, with the addition of even more beautiful shades. Improved ‘Apricot Shades’ is as versatile as it is beautiful! Large, cascading double blooms in sunshine shades of apricot and lemon will pour from your containers from July to October. These tuberous begonias will perform whatever the weather, in sun or semi shade. The trailing habit of Begonia Apricot Shades makes them ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes and flower pouches for a really impressive display that will light up even a shady corner. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 45cm (18”). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Begonia ‘Apricot Fragrant Falls’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 3 jumbo plugs £11.99
NEW in 2012 & WORLD EXCLUSIVEFabulous fragrant trailing begonia English rose-like blooms Stunning ever-changing colour combinationIdeal for hanging basketsDelightful scentFragrant begonias are one of the most exciting plant inventions of the last century. The creation of this new, cascading variety has taken four years and two generations of selections, and the result is beyond everyone’s wildest dreams! I suggest positioning this stunner in a basket or window box where the heady scent can be enjoyed each time you pass by. The blooms are reminiscent of old English roses and have a strong, citrus, spicy scent. Height and spread: 30cm (12″).Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.