Few summer bedding plants offer the colour, reliability, and versatility of bedding begonias. From massed displays to container planting, these hardworking favourites deliver months of vibrant blooms — thriving where others might falter.
At Radway Bridge Garden Centre, we have a wonderful and ever-changing selection of bedding begonias available throughout the season. Whether you’re looking to fill borders, baskets, or pots, these adaptable plants deserve a place in every garden.
Why Choose Bedding Begonias?
Bedding begonias are loved for their long flowering season, compact habit, and tolerance of a wide range of conditions. Flowering from late spring right through to the first frosts, they are one of the most dependable performers for adding lasting colour.
Key Features of Bedding Begonias
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Continuous Colour: These plants produce a mass of small, showy blooms in shades of red, pink, white, and coral, often set against rich green or bronze foliage.
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Compact and Uniform: Their tidy, mounding shape makes them ideal for formal displays, edging, or planting en masse in beds.
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Sun or Shade Tolerant: Unlike many bedding plants, begonias will flower well in both sunny and partially shaded areas — making them perfect for tricky spots.
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Low Maintenance: Bedding begonias are remarkably easy to care for, needing little more than regular watering and occasional feeding to perform at their best.
Care Tips for Success
To get the best from your begonias, follow a few simple guidelines:
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Plant after the last frost: Begonias are not frost-hardy, so wait until risk of frost has passed before planting out.
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Well-drained soil: They dislike sitting in water, so choose compost or soil that drains freely. Adding grit or planting in raised beds can help.
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Regular watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Container-grown begonias will need more frequent watering.
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Deadheading optional: Many modern varieties are self-cleaning, so deadheading isn’t essential — but removing spent flowers can tidy the display.
Add Instant Impact
Whether you’re planting up a single window box or filling large formal beds, bedding begonias offer unmatched summer performance with minimal fuss. Visit us at Radway Bridge Garden Centre to browse our current selection — it’s always changing, and always full of colour.
Let us help you find the perfect varieties to suit your space — and enjoy a summer full of brilliant blooms.
