Begonia Orchid is a spectacular series of cascading begonias with a pendulous teardrop habit, excellent branching and a multitude of medium-sized, fully-double flowers all summer long. Orchid Begonia Pink have an ideal pot habit and rich, deep rose-pink coloured peony-like blooms. They are perfect in large hanging baskets, mixed containers and window boxes. This floriferous plant can reach lengths of four to five feet (1.2 – 1.5 meters) by the end of the summer. Best in partial shade, but it will also perform well in full shade. Heat and drought tolerant, versatile and beautiful.
| Bloom Time | Constant colour all summer until first frost. |
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| Habit | Trailing |
| Height | 8 - 12" (20-30 cm) |
| Width | 12 - 14" (30-36 cm) |
| Companion Plant | Compatible with all Tried & True varieties but looks best as a monoculture basket. |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but allow soil to dry slightly between watering. |
| Feeding | Regularly with a high nitrogen plant food. |
| Planting | Well-drained soil in full sun. |
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