| get 'bloom food'.... it has a higher middle number .... the high first number makes leaves at the expense of the creation of flowers.... small first number, large-ish middle number, lesser third number.....read here... http://www.gardenguides.com/10...lowering-plants.htmlthe 1-2-1 mix is pretty good.... but if you are wanting a real show, go for one of those with the bigger middle number....but these need to be started early in the season for best result....
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| Like any other annual, your begonia will do well given a fertilizer such as Miracle Gro 15/30/15. Do this about once every two weeks.
I'm surprised they are not blooming well, they usually bloom their heads off and that's why they make such a standout for bedding enmasse
If it gets real hot flowering will lose energy so when the days get a little cooler they will perk back up. Keeping them moist will help. |
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| TL, I just have regular begonias but we are HOT down here....been in the high 90s & 100s. My begonias have bloomed like crazy all summer. The heat hasn't bothered them at all. I did, however, feed them in early spring & again last month.
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