There are many varieties of garden begonia. Garden begonia is an annual plant. Tuberous species bloom only one season, and rhizome species for the winter need to be transplanted into a pot and brought into the house. Outdoor planting and caring for begonias are more difficult than at home. But a beautiful plant in your garden is well worth the effort.
The planting process begins with the preparation of the planting material. First you need to germinate the begonia tubers and then transplant them outdoors.
Planting begonias in open ground requires stronger hardening during germination. Thanks to this, the flower will be more resistant to lower temperatures.
Germinating begonia tubers is easy enough:
- Place the round side of the seedling in the pot.
- Fill it halfway with earth.
- After the appearance of the first shoots, cover with earth completely.
- When 3 leaves appear, you can transplant the flower.
Even a person who does not have much experience can cope with the germination process.
When planting directly into the ground, consider the following:
- A suitable planting time is mid or late May, when the outside temperature is above 15 degrees.
- Choose fertile soil. The best soil for begonia is a mixture of peat, sand, and leafy soil.
- Provide drainage so that water does not stagnate in the soil.
- Choose a sunny location for planting.
- Dig a hole of the correct size and place a new seedling there.
- Place a peg next to it and tie the stem to it for better stability.
- Water the plant after planting.
Planting begonias is a simple process. Most importantly, do not plant it too early, as it is thermophilic. If the weather gets worse outside, cover it with covering material until the temperature is comfortable for it.
Care is quite simple, but pay attention to some rules:
- water the flower in a timely manner, but make sure that the water does not stagnate in the soil;
- once every couple of weeks, fertilize with mineral or phosphorus fertilizers;
- remove dry leaves in a timely manner;
- loosen the soil occasionally to allow oxygen to enter the soil.
The success of growing begonias in a summer cottage in most cases depends on weather conditions. In cold weather, it can die, and in too hot it stops growing and blooming. The optimum temperature for her is about 20 degrees.
Begonia is a beautiful plant, but it is very whimsical to weather conditions, although caring for it and planting is not difficult. Despite the fact that it is easier to grow it at home, many people still plant it in their summer cottages. And this is quite understandable: begonia always attracts attention due to its abundant and beautiful flowering.