Salmon Begonia grandiflora - Begonia bulbs

Plant your begonias in a shaded or slightly sunny location, in light and moist soil rich in humus. Begonias dislike heavy soils, so lighten them if necessary with some sand. Plant them after the last frost, one per pot of about twenty cm, or spaced 25cm (10in) apart in open ground. Plant the begonia with the hollow side up, and cover with 5cm (2in) of soil. Like Dahlias, you can speed up their growth cycle by planting them as early as February, in a pot, kept sheltered, and then taking them out in May. Water regularly. Apply begonia fertilizer at planting, and then twice a month during the season. Remove faded flowers. Dig up the bulbs before the first frost, and store them in a bit of turf, in a dry and cool place, during the winter.