Description

Create a breathtaking waterfall of crimson with our Begonia Pendula Red. Specifically bred for its trailing habit, this variety produces long, supple stems that arch gracefully over the edges of containers, covered in a profusion of vivid red blooms. It is the gold standard for hanging baskets and elevated balcony planters where you want high-impact, vertical color all summer long.

Key Features for Malta:

Spectacular Cascading Habit: Designed to “flow” over the sides of pots, making it perfect for hanging baskets in shaded Maltese patios or verandas.

Vibrant Crimson Color: The deep, true-red flowers provide a stunning contrast against the pointed green foliage.

Non-Stop Summer Display: Once it starts flowering in late spring, it won’t stop until the cooling days of late autumn (May to October).

Heat Tolerant (with Shade): While it thrives in the warmth, it loves the protection of a semi-shaded spot, making it ideal for those parts of the garden that get too little sun for traditional summer bedding.

Low Maintenance Beauty: Naturally stays lush and full-looking without the need for constant pinching or pruning.

Expert Tips for Growing Trailing Begonias in Malta:

Basket Placement: Hang your baskets in a location that receives bright light but is sheltered from the intense direct sun of a Maltese afternoon. A shaded porch or under a pergola is perfect.

Watering Hanging Baskets: Hanging containers dry out faster than garden beds. In the peak of the Maltese summer, check the soil daily. Water thoroughly until it drains out the bottom to ensure the entire root ball is reached.

Encourage Maximum “Drop”: To get the best cascading effect, plant 3 to 5 tubers in a standard 30cm hanging basket. This ensures a full, 360-degree display.

Regular Feeding: Use a high-potassium liquid feed (like a flower or tomato fertilizer) every week to 10 days to fuel the heavy production of blooms.

Wind Protection: Trailing begonias have succulent stems that can be brittle. Ensure they are hung in a spot protected from strong winds to avoid damage to the long, flowering branches.

Color: Deep Red.

Bloom Time: May – October.

Height/Length: 20 – 40 cm (Trailing).

Planting Time: March – May.

Other Names: Trailing Red Begonia, Hanging Basket Begonia Red, Cascading Tuberous Begonia, Pendulous Summer Begonias