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Trailing Tuberous Begonia 'Harvest Moon'

Begonia 'Harvest Moon'

£21.99
Overwinter under coverShade-tolerant
Pot size
17cm / 2L £21.99

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Description

A glowing performer for the shadier patio, Begonia 'Harvest Moon' is a trailing tuberous begonia smothered in warm apricot-yellow, fully double blooms that cascade on tumbling stems from early summer right through to the first frosts. The colour has that soft, ripe-fruit warmth its name suggests, gently ageing to peachy tones, and the rounded mid-green leaves set it off beautifully. For anyone wanting a non-stop summer display in a hanging basket or tall container, this is one of the most rewarding begonias you can grow.

Why gardeners love it

  • Long flowering season, roughly June to October, with weatherproof double flowers
  • Naturally cascading, pendulous habit, ideal for baskets, window boxes and patio pots
  • Thrives in the partial shade where many summer bedding plants sulk
  • Tubers can be saved and grown on year after year

As a trailing begonia, 'Harvest Moon' is happiest in light or partial shade, sheltered from strong midday sun and drying wind, which keeps the flower colour rich and the foliage unscorched. Plant the tuber in a free-draining, peat-free container compost with a little added grit, and keep it evenly moist without ever letting the roots sit wet. A fortnightly high-potash feed once the buds appear will keep the show going. Expect it to reach around 20-30 cm tall with stems trailing 30-45 cm.

It is worth remembering this is a tender, half-hardy begonia (RHS hardiness H2) rather than a fully garden-hardy plant. Stand it outside only once the risk of frost has passed, then in autumn lift the tuber before the first cold snap, dry it off and store it somewhere cool, dark and frost-free until spring. Treated this way, a single tuber will reward you for many seasons.

If you have been searching for standout begonia plants for sale in the UK, this is a connoisseur's choice. Each plant is grown with care and dispatched in prime condition, ready to light up your garden, doorway or patio with that signature harvest glow.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

  • Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
  • It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
  • Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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How to care for Trailing Tuberous Begonia 'Harvest Moon'

Give me sun with a little shade and bring me under cover before the frosts.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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About Trailing Tuberous Begonia 'Harvest Moon'

Begonia 'Harvest Moon' needs partial shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is frost tender and must come under cover for winter.

Good for

Shade

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

Tender (H2): down to around 1°C. Tolerates cool conditions but not frost; protect or bring in over winter.

Frost-tender (RHS H2), so this is a half-hardy tuberous begonia rather than a fully garden-hardy plant. Stand it outside once all frost has passed, then in autumn lift the tuber before the first frost, dry it off and store it somewhere cool, dark and frost-free over winter to replant the following spring. Read moreShow less

Frost-tender (RHS H2), so this is a half-hardy tuberous begonia rather than a fully garden-hardy plant. Stand it outside once all frost has passed, then in autumn lift the tuber before the first frost, dry it off and store it somewhere cool, dark and frost-free over winter to replant the following spring.

Position

Partial shadeNorth-facingEast-facingWest-facingSheltered
Happiest in light or partial shade, sheltered from strong midday sun and drying wind. A bright spot out of harsh afternoon glare gives the best flower colour and keeps the foliage from scorching. Read moreShow less

Happiest in light or partial shade, sheltered from strong midday sun and drying wind. A bright spot out of harsh afternoon glare gives the best flower colour and keeps the foliage from scorching.

Soil

LoamMoist but well-drainedAcid pHNeutral pH
Grow in a free-draining, peat-free multipurpose or container compost enriched with a little extra grit or perlite. Tubers dislike sitting wet, so good drainage in the basket or pot is essential. Read moreShow less

Grow in a free-draining, peat-free multipurpose or container compost enriched with a little extra grit or perlite. Tubers dislike sitting wet, so good drainage in the basket or pot is essential.

Watering

Keep the compost evenly moist through the growing season, watering at the base rather than over the blooms, and never let pots stand in water. Feed every couple of weeks with a high-potash (tomato) feed once flower buds form to fuel continuous flowering. Read moreShow less

Keep the compost evenly moist through the growing season, watering at the base rather than over the blooms, and never let pots stand in water. Feed every couple of weeks with a high-potash (tomato) feed once flower buds form to fuel continuous flowering.

Mature size

Height20-30 cm
Spread30-45 cm trailing

Reaches full size in 1 season (2-5 years for tuber to reach full size)

Growth habit

Trailing

Flowering

Jun-Oct · Yellow

Seasonal colour

Foliage

Deciduous

Pruning

This tuberous begonia dies back for winter. As leaves yellow in autumn, cut the stems down near the tuber, then lift and store the tuber dry and frost-free, or mulch heavily if left in a sheltered spot.

Toxicity

Toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten, with the tuber being the most harmful part; can cause oral irritation, drooling and vomiting. May irritate skin in sensitive people.

Native range

Garden origin (hybrid; parent species from the Andes of South America)

Family

Begoniaceae

Also known as

Begonia 'Harvest Moon'

Genus

Begonia →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Begonia 'Harvest Moon' hardy in the UK?

No, it is frost-tender (RHS H2), so treat it as a half-hardy patio plant. Stand it out for summer, then lift and dry the tuber before the first autumn frost and store it frost-free over winter to grow again next year.

Where is the best place to grow it?

It thrives in light or partial shade, sheltered from strong midday sun and wind. This makes it ideal for a shadier patio, doorway or a hanging basket where harsh afternoon sun is filtered.

How big does it get and is it good for hanging baskets?

Stems trail to roughly 30-45 cm and the plant reaches about 20-30 cm tall, with a naturally cascading habit. That pendulous shape makes it perfect for hanging baskets, tall pots and window boxes.

Is it evergreen?

No, it is deciduous and dies back each autumn. The top growth fades after flowering and the energy is stored in the underground tuber, which re-sprouts the following spring.

Is this trailing begonia safe around pets?

No, begonias are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten, with the tuber being the most harmful part. Keep pots and stored tubers out of reach of curious pets.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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