Barbara King Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias Plant User Guide

June 9, 2024
Barbara King

Barbara King Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias Plant

Barbara King Amerihybrid Picotee Begonias Plant 

Out of the Box

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

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