Begonia Hanging Basket – 12"

Known for their abundant blooms and attractive foliage, begonias create a full, eye-catching display that brings lasting beauty to patios, porches and covered entryways.

Ready to hang and enjoy, this generous basket is an easy way to brighten vertical spaces with vibrant flowers and cascading growth. Begonias are especially well suited to sheltered locations with filtered light, making them a wonderful choice for adding colour to shadier areas of the garden.

Why You'll Like It

Abundant Blooms: Enjoy a generous display of colourful flowers that adds instant seasonal appeal.

Full, Lush Growth: Attractive foliage and flowering stems create a beautiful, finished hanging basket.

Shade-Friendly Colour: Many begonias perform well in partial shade, helping brighten covered patios and sheltered outdoor spaces.

Ready-to-Display Convenience: The established 12" basket makes decorating your porch, balcony or outdoor living area easy.

Plant Details

Common Name: Begonia Hanging Basket
Plant Type: Flowering ornamental plant
Pot Size: 12-inch hanging basket
Flower Colour: May vary by variety
Bloom Time: Spring through fall, depending on growing conditions
Light Requirements: Partial shade to bright indirect light, depending on variety
Mature Size: Basket size and trailing habit vary by variety
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive; generally grown as a seasonal annual outdoors in coastal British Columbia

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Place in partial shade or bright, filtered light. Protect from intense afternoon sun, which may scorch foliage or stress the plant.

Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the potting mix begins to dry. Hanging baskets can dry out quickly during warm or windy weather, so check moisture regularly.

Planting: Keep in its hanging basket and position securely in a sheltered location with good air circulation and adequate drainage.

Maintenance: Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage as needed to keep the basket looking tidy. Feed periodically with a suitable flowering-plant fertilizer according to label directions.

Long-Term Care: Protect from frost and prolonged cold. Depending on the begonia type, plants may be overwintered indoors in suitable conditions.

Great For

Covered patios • Front porches • Shaded balconies • Sheltered entryways • Outdoor living spaces • Seasonal displays • Hanging basket arrangements

Color

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Begonia × hiemalis ‘I’Conia’

Light

Partial Sun to Partial Shade

Water

Moderate — Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2–3 cm (1") of soil feels dry, and check hanging baskets frequently during warm, sunny weather as they can dry out quickly.

Care Level

Low to Moderate — Easy to care for with regular watering and occasional feeding. Remove spent or damaged blooms and foliage as needed to keep the basket looking full, tidy, and blooming throughout the season.

Optimal Temperature

18–24°C (65–75°F) — I’Conia Begonias thrive in warm, moderate conditions. Protect from extreme heat, cold temperatures, and frost for the best growth and flowering.

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

30–45 cm (12–18")

Mature Spread

45–60 cm (18–24")

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

No

Pet Friendly

No