Summerwings® Vanilla Elegance

Begonia

Summerwings^® Vanilla Elegance masters the art of combining the tasteful and striking with an unexpected contrast of intense green foliage and slender, creamy-yellow chalices blushing with pale pink hues. This low-maintenance begonia does well in full sun or partial shade and gives its best in tubs and baskets, where its overflowing splendour cannot go unnoticed.

Height x spread/Trail: 40 x 40 cm

Features

Climate Zone: Mediterranean, Continental, Mountain, Atlantic

Season: Summer

Exposure: Full Sun, Half Shade

Good For: Pot, Balcony & Basket

Blooming: Continuous bloom

Summerwings^® Vanilla Elegance: A stunning symphony of creamy-yellow blooms and lush green foliage

Summerwings^® Vanilla Elegance captivates with its exquisite creamy-yellow blooms tinged with pale pink, set against a backdrop of intense green foliage. Thriving in both full sun and partial shade, this low-maintenance begonia shines in tubs and baskets, where its graceful, overflowing display adds a touch of elegance and charm to any space.

Best Skills

Climate Zone

Adapts well to both full sun and partial shade, thriving in a range of climates.

Growth

Features a cascading growth habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets and containers.

Ease of Care

Low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention while providing vibrant, long-lasting blooms.

Exposure

Light: Prefers half shade to full sun

Care: A light trim two weeks after planting can be benefitial.

Use and cultivation

Use: Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, brightens up any sunny or semi-shaded space.

Cultivation Tips: Start planting from January to February using a well-drained soil mix for optimal growth.

Watering

Regular watering is important, but be sure to avoid waterlogging and extreme conditions.

Feeding, soil and parasites

Feeding: Once the roots are established feed with a balanced fertilizer.

Soil: Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 – 6.5.

Parasites: Treat with appropriate fungicides and insecticides for common pests.

Flowering

Blooming from early spring to frost, it features a compact, mound-shaped growth reaching up to 40 cm in height and width, providing a dense and vibrant display.