Barbara King Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias Plant User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Barbara King
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Barbara King Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias Plant
Out of the Box
Your package contains:
4 Bulbs (4-5 cm size, 2 each of 2 varieties)
- Your plants were shipped to you with the utmost care. The included wood chips or peat moss helps them arrive fresh and healthy.
- All items are measured and graded prior to shipping. You may notice minimal size variance between the plants in your package.
- We urge you to plant your new arrivals as soon as possible. In the event that planting must be delayed, please keep them in a cool, dark, dry place for a short period of time.
- Once planted they may take 4-6 weeks, depending upon the weather conditions, to wake up and start growing.
CAUTION
Not all plant material is edible. Though most plants are harmless, some contain toxic substances which can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness or other discomforts. As a general rule, only known food products should be eaten. In case of ingestion, please contact your local poison control center at once and advise them of the plant ingested.
Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias
This collection of uniquely colored begonias contains 2 each of Sunburst and
Red & White Picotee. The blooms on these flowers are huge, measuring 5–6″
wide and sometimes even reaching 8″ across!
Strong stems support the large flowers. Ideal for containers, they are
pollinator friendly and deer resistant.
Choosing a Location
When deciding where to plant, please consider the unique needs and features of this variety:
| Winter Hardiness | Zones 9–10 |
|---|---|
| Daily Light Requirements | Full to Partial Shade (Keep out of direct |
afternoon sunlight.)
Spacing Between Plants| 12–16″
Mature Height/Spread| 14–20″ / 12–16″
Bloom Time| Mid–Late Summer
Planting Instructions
This product was shipped to you at the proper planting time for your area. However, sometimes Mother Nature will bring in an unexpected cold front. Ideal planting conditions are when the average high temperature is around 60°F and the low temperature does not drop down below 40°F.
For optimum results, plant as follows:
1| Spade or rototill the soil 12″ deep, and create holes 1–2″ deep and 10–12″
apart.
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2| Place a bulb in each hole. Avoid breaking off any stalks or growth that may
be on the bulbs.
3| Refill the hole and firm the soil gently with your hands. (It’s always good
to add organic matter to your soil. You can mix in dehydrated manure, garden
compost, shredded leaves and/or peat moss.)
4| Water plants in lightly after planting. Apply a 2–4″ layer of mulch to
promote moisture retention and maintain even garden soil temperatures.
Continuing Care
| Watering | Water well. Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
|---|---|
| Mulching | Apply a 2–4″ layer of mulch to promote moisture retention and |
maintain even garden soil temperatures.
Weeding| Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete
with all plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically
and pull weeds.
Grooming| Pinching secondary buds will produce larger flowers and
plants. Remove older flowers to promote new flower buds.
Feeding| Discontinue any fertilizers by early September to prepare your
plants for winter dormancy.
Winterizing| In zones 3–8, begonias should be dug up in the fall and
stored in a cool, dry place over the winter.
Thank you for your order.
We hope you’re delighted with your new plants.
Your satisfaction is our number one priority. If you have questions about your order, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Email us at:
BarbaraKing@gardensalive.com
Call us at:
812-260-2166
Order Processing Center • 230 Mary Avenue
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-2181