We're offering you a Begonia Illumination Hanging Basket for £16.99, saving you up to 32% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £24.99 (correct as of 16.06.2025).

Non-Stop Colour

Add a cascade of vibrant colour to your outdoor space with the Begonia Illumination Hanging Basket. This premium pre-planted basket features Begonia x tuberhybrida, renowned for their long-lasting, weather-tolerant blooms that spill gracefully over the sides—perfect for transforming patios, balconies, and porches.

• Botanical Highlights: The Illumination series is prized for its abundant double flowers in vivid shades, trailing habit, and continuous flowering from late spring until the first frosts. Each basket is expertly pre-planted with three young begonias for maximum impact.
• Growth & Care: These begonias thrive in well-drained compost in sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage even more flowers throughout the season. No pruning is required—just remove faded flowers as needed.
• Baskets & Displays: Supplied as a generous 27cm (10") hanging basket (7.6L capacity), ready to hang straight from delivery. Expect mature plants to reach up to 60cm (24") in both height and spread, creating a lush, overflowing display.
• Culinary Use: The bright petals are edible and can be used fresh in salads or as a garnish—offering a light lemony flavour and crisp texture.
• Companion Planting: Pair with trailing lobelia or fuchsias in baskets for a dynamic mixed display. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9–11; protect from frost if overwintering.

Planting & Seasonal Advice

• Best Time to Display: Hang outdoors after the last frost (typically May–June in the UK).
• Sun/Shade: Performs best in bright but indirect sunlight or partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Use multipurpose compost; ensure baskets have drainage holes.
• Watering: Keep compost consistently moist—do not allow to dry out fully.
• No Feeding Required: Pre-planted with slow-release fertiliser for weeks of effortless growth.

FAQs

• When should I put my begonia basket outside?
  After all risk of frost has passed—usually late May or early June in most of the UK.
• How long will the begonias flower?
  The Illumination series blooms continuously from late spring through the first autumn frosts if kept well-watered and deadheaded.
• Do I need to replant or can I hang it straight away?
  No replanting needed—your basket arrives pre-planted and ready to hang for instant impact!