Begonia 'Vermillion Red'

Common name: Begonia 'Vermillion Red'

Description: This vibrant fibrous begonia produces abundant bright vermillion-red flowers that create a bold, continuous display throughout summer and into autumn. The prolific blooms are held above attractive glossy green foliage, bringing reliable intense colour to shaded borders and containers. 'Vermillion Red' offers exceptional performance with weather resistance and shade tolerance, perfect for patio containers, hanging baskets, and shade borders. The flowers appear continuously without deadheading whilst the glossy foliage provides year-round interest. This easy-care begonia brings months of vivid vermillion colour with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: long flowering season, shade tolerant, weather resistant, suitable for containers, no deadheading required

Wildlife attraction: bees

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 30cm x 30cm

Position: partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moderate to moist soil preferred; dislikes drying out

Winter hardiness: tender; protect from frost or treat as annual