Vigorous, trailing habit. A single plant creates a cascade of color. Fully double flowers.
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The Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Apricot Shades is one of the most enchanting varieties in the Illumination® series. This vigorous F₁ hybrid trailing begonia is known for its long, graceful blooms and warm color variations of apricot, salmon, peach, and soft yellow.
The Illumination® Apricot Shades combines professional performance with a luxurious look. Thanks to its vigorous, trailing habit, it forms an abundant cascade of flowers, instantly adding a tropical and elegant touch to your patio, balcony, or garden.
Begonia Illumination® Apricot Shades belongs to the latest generation of F₁ tuber hybrids, offering an unprecedented combination of vigor, uniformity, and abundant flowering. The plants develop into strong, well-branched specimens with long, trailing stems of 40 to 60 cm.
Flowering begins early in the season—often as early as May—and continues until the first frost. Its exceptionally prolific blooms and long flowering period make Illumination® Apricot Shades a favorite among both professional growers and enthusiasts of showy summer blooms.
Key Features:
🌸 Very long flowering period – from May to October
🌿 Trailing growth habit – ideal for hanging baskets and pots
🌞 Weatherproof – performs well in rain and sun
🌷 Large, double flowers – 6–8 cm in diameter
What makes Illumination® Apricot Shades so special is its beautiful color gradation. The flowers range from soft peachy pink to warm apricot and bright yellow, creating a vibrant yet harmonious color palette. The double blooms hang elegantly over the edge of the pot or basket, creating a natural cascade of color.
This begonia is a perfect eye-catcher on balconies, terraces, patios, or in hanging baskets. It also combines beautifully with white or red varieties for added contrast.
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The Illumination® Apricot Shades thrives in partial to full shade. Direct, bright afternoon sun can damage the delicate petals, but morning or evening sun is ideal. It prefers moist, airy, and well-drained soil rich in humus.
Applications:
🌸 Hanging baskets and balcony boxes – create a lush, overhanging effect.
🌿 Pots on the patio or veranda – ideal for atmospheric corner accents.
🌺 Mixed flower boxes – combines beautifully with lobelia, fuchsia or bacopa.
Regular watering and weekly feeding with liquid plant food will keep the plant in top condition. Removing spent flowers promotes new blooms, although the plant is largely self-cleaning.
Preparation: Use light, well-drained potting soil, enriched with compost.
Planting time: plant tubers or young plants from April onwards, as soon as no more frost is expected.
Location: partial shade or light shade, sheltered from wind and bright sun.
Watering: Keep the soil moist but not wet. Always allow excess water to drain.
Feeding: Fertilize weekly during the growing season for maximum flowering.
Overwintering: The tubers can be dried out after the season and stored frost-free to reuse the following year.
✅ Very rich, long-lasting flowering – colour from spring to autumn
✅ Warm apricot tones – luxurious and natural effect
✅ Strong F₁ hybrid quality – vigorous growth and weather resistant
✅ Perfect for hanging baskets and pots
✅ Easy to care for and partly self-cleaning
Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Apricot Shades is the ultimate choice for those who want a lush, warm explosion of color without much maintenance. It combines elegance with strength – an absolute summer favorite for the patio, garden, or balcony.
Latin name: Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Apricot Shades
Flower color: Varies from apricot, salmon, orange to soft yellow
Height / length: 40–60 cm (hanging)
Location: Part shade to shade
Use: Hanging baskets, pots, balcony boxes
Flowering period: May – October
Special features: Double flowers, self-cleaning, strong F₁ hybrid
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