Ice begonias are perennial summer flowers, but are often only traded as annual plants. They bloom all summer long into autumn. The ideal planting time is around the end of May to June.
Ice begonias are very sensitive to frost
Why can't I plant ice begonia earlier?
Ice begonias are not hardy, so they should never be planted before the ice saints. The danger of freezing is extremely high with ice begonias, because they tolerate absolutely no frost. They like warmth and light, but thrive almost anywhere and, thanks to their long flowering period, are often used as grave plants.
The essentials in brief:
- extremely sensitive to frost
- never plant out before the ice saints
- Pot or balcony planting possible until autumn
tips
Do not plant the extremely frost-sensitive ice begonias before the ice saints, otherwise you will not enjoy the otherwise very attractive permanent bloomers.