Begonia Vermillion Red Upright Live Plant

Bring a bold splash of colour to your summer garden with this stunning Begonia Vermillion Red. Known for its vivid, rich red blooms and compact upright habit, this tuberous begonia is a classic choice for beds, borders, containers and patio displays. Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 2Ltr root ball, it is well-established and ready to perform from the moment it is planted out.

Upright begonias are prized for their large, showy double flowers and lush green foliage. They provide a continuous display of colour throughout the summer months and into autumn, thriving in both sunny and partially shaded positions. Low maintenance and highly versatile, they are equally at home in garden borders, raised beds, window boxes and decorative pots.

What You Receive:

• 1 x Begonia Vermillion Red Upright Live Plant


• Supplied in a 2Ltr Root Ball, Garden Ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida


• Common Names: Upright Begonia, Tuberous Begonia


• Classification: Half-Hardy Tuberous Perennial (commonly grown as a seasonal bedding plant)


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25–40 cm x 20–30 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Upright and Bushy


• Perfect for: Beds, Borders, Containers, Patio Pots, Window Boxes


• Flowering Time: Summer to Autumn (June to October)


• Flower Colour: Vermillion Red, Large Double Blooms


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Watering: Regular Watering, Avoid Waterlogging


• Type: Half-Hardy Tuberous Perennial


• Foliage: Deep Green, Glossy Leaves


• Hardiness: Not Frost Hardy – Plant Out After Last Frost

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.


• Choose a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade for the best flowering display.


• Water regularly during dry spells, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.


• Feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season to encourage abundant blooms.


• Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous flowering.


• In autumn, tubers can be lifted after the first frost, dried and stored in a cool, frost-free place over winter for replanting the following year.

Notes: This variety is supplied in Vermillion Red, offering vibrant, eye-catching colour ideal for creating striking summer bedding displays.