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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Begonias are great for growing in pots, tubs or at the front of the garden border, providing splashes of summer colour. Along with busy lizzies and fuchsias, Begonia 'Illumination Orange' is ideal for shady patios as they prefer light shade to full sun. Begonia 'Illumination Orange' produces broad, double orange flowers and is suitable for growing in hanging baskets.

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Begonia ‘Illumination orange’ and wildlife

Begonia ‘Illumination orange’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Begonia ‘Illumination orange’ poisonous?

Begonia ‘Illumination orange’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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