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Hanging Basket: Solenia Begonia

  • »  Luxurious double blooms that drape above and over lush green foliage
  • »  Continues to bloom all season
  • »  Sun tolerant
  • »  Have been paired with a collection of sun to part sun loving, trailing plants
  • »  Planted in 12", compostable pots with hangers that are easily removed if needed

Exposure
Partial Sun
Habit
Semi-Trailing
Trailing
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Late Spring
Summer
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hanging Basket: Solenia Begonia

Solenia Begonias thrive in a part sun to full sun location but are not intended for the blistering hot sun. 

Keep Solenia Begonias protected from the wind.

We recommend fertilizing these hanging baskets weekly with a balanced fertilizer like 20-20-20. Adding a slow release fertilizer on top of the soil is also recommended if weekly fertilizing is not practical. Follow manufacturers instructions for rates.

Keep baskets evenly moist.

Deadhead Solenia Begonias as flowers begin to dry. Remove dead flowers and seed pods by following the stems back to where they intersect with the larger stem and pinch them back at that point. If the Begonias are getting long and gangly or floppy, pinch tips of stems back to keep them compact and to stimulate fresh growth. Taking off some of the flowers will also help the plant to put more energy into new stem and leaf growth which then becomes a good base for new flower growth. 

Some of the trailing flowers may need to be deadheaded as well.  If the trailers get too long for your liking, cut them back to keep them stocky and strong and to stimulate fresh, compact growth.