Yellow-red Begonia Grandiflora Picotee - Begonia bulbs

Plant your 'Picotee' Grandiflora begonias in a shady or slightly sunny location in light, moisture-rich soil. Begonias dislike heavy soils, so lighten it if necessary with some sand. Plant them after the last frost, one per pot measuring about twenty centimetres, or spaced 25 cm (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 in a pot, keeping them sheltered as early as February, and taking them out in May. Water regularly. Apply begonia fertiliser 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 winter.