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Begonia grandis ssp.evansiana bulbils
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8x Begonia grandis ssp.evansiana bulbils.
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Description
8x Begonia grandis ssp.evansiana bulbils.
Begonia grandis ssp.evansiana is one of the hardiest Begonia species, and has proven perfectly hardy here in the UK. It thrives in a either a full sun or shaded position, provided that it gets a bit of moisture at the roots and the ground does not become waterlogged during the winter.
Plants are rather late to start into growth each year, often not showing until late May or June, and reach around 40cm by late summer. Leaves are green on the upper surface and flushed red underneath with prominent veining. Easily propagated by tiny bulbils that are produced on the leaf axils along the stem. These ripen during the summer before falling to the ground as the plant dies back, where they can sprout during the following spring.
Simply plant these leaf bulbils exacly as if they were seeds into a good quality compost. Keep just moist. They usually sprout by early summer and can go on to make flowering plants in their first year under good conditions.
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Plants, bulbs, tubers and seeds can be sent within the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
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