Garden begonia is to the taste of many gardeners. The plant looks very advantageous in composition with other flowers, for a long time (5-6 months) it pleases the eye with colorful buds that resemble miniature roses. It’s easy to take care of street begonia if you know a few basic rules regarding watering and feeding. Attention should also be paid to protection against pests and insects, since the plant attracts the attention of many parasites, and the root system is sensitive to increased moisture and improper soil composition.
Description begonia garden plants
When choosing specimens for planting on a flower bed or indoor flowerpot, newcomers-gardeners ask a question: is begonia a houseplant or a street plant? There are many varieties of begonias, each of which has its own characteristics. In such a variety there are specimens that can be planted on the street.
Outdoor begonia garden
The most popular types of Begonia garden:
- tuber grade. The height of the bush reaches about 30 cm. The buds can have different shades, the petals are double or smooth. In diameter, flowers can reach 6-12 cm;
- pendula - a species that differs in ampelous form. The plant resembles a bush on which small flowers are located in bulk. Lush flowering ends in late autumn;
- street evergreen begonia is a bush no more than 15 cm high. The leaves of the subspecies are usually oval in green with a brown tint. There are many colors, but they are not too big. The color of the buds is usually coral, red or pink.
Each species has a unique shape and color of buds, shape and color of leaves, texture and texture of the petals. The appearance of the bushes also has an individual character, which accurately distinguishes the begonia from the garden.
Varieties of garden begonias
Note! Each subspecies of the flower has several varieties that have a visual difference. Conditions for normal growth and development are also determined individually.
Thus, a perennial garden begonia can be any variety or subspecies of the presented plant variant. The appearance and conditions of care in each case are completely individual, but similar to the rules for their implementation.
Is it possible to plant begonia on the street
It is undesirable to plant home-grown species and varieties of begonias in a garden or flowerbed, the plant will require quite complicated care. Begonia on the street in the open ground grows without problems, if you take into account several nuances when choosing a place for planting:
- for a flower, it is advisable to choose a place that will be constantly moist and in partial shade;
- breeding varieties can withstand direct sunlight and short-term drought. Even low temperatures are not very contraindicated, which means that the plant will withstand the first frosts;
- it is advisable to plant begonia in a flower bed with other flowers that will be combined with the specimen visually and protect it from negative external influences.
Important!Thanks to breeding varieties, the conditions of care can radically change, so you should carefully choose the type of plant and ask in advance about its characteristics of growth and development.
Begonia planted in open ground
Begonia is a perennial that does not always tolerate harsh climatic conditions, so it is better to plant the plant in a pot or flowerpot, and bring it into the room in winter.
How to care in the open ground on a flower bed
Florists should remember that street begonia, planting and care of which is carried out in the open field, loves increased attention. It is important to carefully consider the irrigation regime, pest control, and top dressing.
If you regulate such conditions of plant growth and development, then begonia on the flower bed will be a magnificent flowering bush with bright leaves. Additionally, you need to plant the flower in a place suitable for its variety, where the sun and moisture will play a major role.
Note!Additional factors for care will be timely pruning of twigs. To extend the flowering time, you need to immediately remove faded buds. The procedure must be carried out carefully and only with a sharp secateurs, so as not to damage living stems or inflorescences.
Fertilizing and fertilizing garden begonias
Begonia garden growing and care requires the most careful. This is especially true for soil fertilization. This moment is very important for the plant, since begonia takes a lot of effort to bloom and maintain the color of the leaves.
During the period of active vegetation, especially in spring, you need to make mineral fertilizers at least once a month. When the flowering period begins, it is necessary to fertilize the soil especially carefully and often - once every 2 weeks.
Plant Care Before Planting
Begonia street care prefers active. Therefore, in addition to mineral fertilizers, it is worth using organic. It is advisable to avoid a homemade product, as it can harm the plant.
Pest control
You need to start looking after begonia in the greenhouse: carefully monitor the appearance of insect pests. On leaves, colonies of scale insects, aphids, whiteflies, nematodes, and thrips can develop.
In addition to parasitic insects, the plant is affected by common diseases that are relevant for horticultural crops:
- gray rot that spoils the root system. It’s hard to get rid of. Continuous and ongoing treatment is required;
- powdery mildew, worsening the condition of the aerial parts. The main criterion for treatment is the installation of the correct microclimate around the flower;
- bacterial spotting spreads to all parts of the plant. It is associated with the formation of bacteria, so in the first place you need to get rid of the pathogen;
- annular spotting spreading on the leaves and stem. Often occurs due to the fact that the soil with bacteria gets on the leaves and stem at the time of watering. It is necessary to adjust the principle of the procedure.
To grow a healthy bush, you need to fight with special means against fungus and insects. Mixtures and powders, in particular fungicides, must be used to treat the plant in the proportions indicated on the package.
Powdery mildew on a leaf
Many diseases can be avoided if you follow the recommendations regarding care. If watering and top dressing are periodic, then the plant will be strong. But these procedures should be done correctly.
Watering in the garden
The main condition is timely moderate watering. The plant loves moisture, but it is strictly forbidden to fill the soil with water. It is necessary to take into account several nuances when drawing up a watering schedule:
- watering should be done at the moment when the ground under the bush begins to dry out, but it is not recommended to wait until a dry crust appears;
- it is enough to pour about 1-2 liters under one copy. Water should be at room temperature;
- it is impossible for moisture to fall on the leaves, so it must be poured in the area of the stem. Dousing the stem is also not recommended, since the crown can deteriorate by drying out and burn.
Note!In addition, you need to constantly skip the soil under the bush, since a dry crust can cause rotting of the root system. Begonia in the country does not like to disturb the position of the upper roots, so you need to conduct the weeding procedure especially carefully in the area near the stem.
Preparing begonias for winter
Begonia must be excavated at the end of November from the soil. Usually, the procedure should be performed after the first frost. After fading and dying off the stems, the tubers begin to accumulate nutrients in themselves. Flowering in the new season depends on their quantity and quality.
Preparing begonia tubers for winter
Wintering begonias involves the complete extraction of tubers from the ground during the period of frost. The root system extracted from the soil should be placed in a box with peat or sand, put the container in the cellar or basement. The state of rest should last about 2-3 months, that is, all winter.
Further, each bulb is prepared for planting in a certain way: a lot depends on the species, plant variety, and climatic conditions of the region. Usually, tubers can be planted back into the ground in May-June.
Features of growing begonias in the country in pots
Begonia in pots on the street looks neat and attractive. In addition to this, the placement of the plant can be changed in accordance with personal preferences. Such castling will allow changing and updating the landscape design of the site at least every day.
Note!If you plant a garden specimen immediately in a pot, you will not have to dig out and store tubers in the basement. It is enough to bring the capacity into the room and install it on the windowsill.
Begonia in pots in a summer cottage
Growing begonias in a pot is quite simple:
- Prepare a pot and soil for filling. The material and size of the container determines the size of the sprout and the interior of the plot. Clay pots are usually used; planters are relevant.
- At the bottom you need to lay out a drainage layer that will regulate the soil moisture in the tank, supplying the roots with oxygen. The substrate should be light so that oxygen can circulate freely in the pot.
- The substrate should consist of peat, deciduous and coniferous land. You can add some sand. The proportion of all components except sand is equal. The heavy component should be 1/5 of the total mass. Acidity should be medium.
Begonia in the garden
Next, the flower is planted according to the standard scheme. Care is carried out exactly the same as with the growth of begonias in the open ground. There are no additional responsibilities regarding the cultivation of potted flowers.
Begonia in the garden immediately stands out from the rest of the flowers. Unusual leaves and bright flowers delight in their quantity. Small bushes are more like decorative bouquets. In order for the plant to look spectacular due to its appearance, you need to know a few rules that relate to care and planting. If top dressing, watering and planting is done correctly, then not only magnificent flowering and active growth are possible, but also begonia cultivation at home.
