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Begonia Nonstop Rose Petticoat Seeds produce rose-coloured double and semi-double flowers on full, mounded plants. This annual is suited to partial-shade borders, containers and hanging baskets.
Ready to grow begonias? Follow our step-by-step Begonia Grow Guide for sowing, germination and care advice.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Frost-tender tuberous begonia, usually grown as an annual
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Scientific Name: Begonia tuberhybrida F1 Nonstop®
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Seed Form: Pelleted seed
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General Sowing Time: Under protection from late winter into spring; avoid frost and harsh heat
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Position: Partial shade or bright filtered light; gentle morning sun in mild conditions
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Sow Depth: Surface sow; do not cover
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Light for Germination: Required
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Germination Temperature: 22–23°C
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Germination: 7–10 days to radicle emergence
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Pretreatment: None; place first, then wet the pellet thoroughly
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Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
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Height: 20–25 cm
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Spread: 20–25 cm
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Flower Outcome: Large tuberous-begonia flowers; roughly 15–18 weeks from sowing professionally
Why Grow This Variety
- Rose-coloured blooms bring warm colour to shaded settings.
- Mounded growth creates a full container or bedding display.
- Continuous seasonal flowering extends the colour show.
Garden Uses
Plant Nonstop Rose Petticoat in partial-shade containers, hanging baskets or borders where its rose flowers and mounded form can create a rich, compact display.
Growing Notes
- Surface sow one pellet per clean cell on pre-moistened, fine, low-salt mix; do not cover.
- Provide light at 22–23°C and very even moisture; never wash the pellet away or let it dry.
- Pot on after true leaves form, maintain good light and long days, then harden gradually.
- Space 20–25 cm apart in pots, baskets or sheltered beds; protect from harsh midday sun and stagnant water.
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