Due to their long flowering period, shade tolerance and the intensity of their flower color, begonias have already gained a large fan base. If you want to combine them with other plants, you shouldn't be too hasty or careless.
Which plants go well with begonias?
When combining begonias with other plants, you should consider flower color, flowering time, location requirements and height. Suitable companion plants include lilies, verbena, elfin spur, ivy, astilbe, hosta, lobelia, fuchsia, noble liana, flaming cat, vanilla flowers, bluebells, frankincense and coleus.
What factors should you consider when combining begonias?
So that the visual fusion between begonias and other plants is successful, you should consider the following factors:
- Flower color: white, pink, yellow, red or orange
- Flowering time: May to September
- Location requirements: Partially shaded to shady, humus-rich, slightly acidic and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: up to 40 cm high
When choosing companion plants, consider the height of each begonia. This varies depending on the species: ice begonias are only 25 cm tall, while tuberous begonias can reach a height of up to 40 cm.
In a sunny location, begonias quickly fail and burn. Therefore, sun lovers are not a suitable choice as companion plants for them. Plants that avoid direct sunlight are much better suited.
The wide range of colors that begonias have to offer makes it easy to find suitable companion plants for them.
Combine begonias in the bed
Begonias provide elegance and romance in the bed. Due to their low stature, they are the ideal companions for the front bed area. There they like to interact with other perennial bloomers or ornamental foliage plants. Dark-leaved shade lovers and flowering plants whose colors contrast with the begonia go wonderfully well with begonias.
The following, among other things, harmonize perfectly with begonias in the bed:
- Lilies
- Verbens
- Elfspur
- Ivy
- Astilbene
- Funkia
Combine begonias with fairy spur
The elf spur adapts to the location requirements of the begonias and grows easily even in partial shade. Combine pink elf spur with white, yellow or orange begonias to bring a certain summery lightness to dark areas of the bed.
Combine begonias with ivy
There is something absolutely stunning about the combination of ivy and begonias. The ivy is used to underplant the begonias. With its long tendrils and dark leaves, it almost complements the lovely begonia flowers. They both harmonize with each other in terms of location and soil and almost form a kind of symbiosis. The overall romantic effect achieved makes hearts beat faster.
Combine begonias in pots or balcony boxes
Begonias are often used to plant pots and balcony boxes. All plants that prefer to face away from the sun and bloom just as profusely as begonias are suitable for them. Ornamental foliage plants such as frankincense also add beautiful accents in the neighborhood.
These companion plants are suitable for begonias in pots or balcony boxes:
- Lobelias
- Fuchsias
- Edellieschen
- Flaming Käthchen
- Vanilla flowers
- Bluebells
- Frankincense herb
- Coleus nettles
Combine begonias with frankincense herb
In the balcony box, the combination of red begonias and frankincense creates a striking combination. As an ornamental foliage plant, the frankincense herb serves as a companion to make the begonias shine even more with their flowers. There is no competitive behavior between the two.
Combine begonias with vanilla flowers
Whether upright-growing or gently drooping begonias – together with vanilla flowers you can create a color-appealing polarity. White or rich yellow begonias look simply stunning next to blue-violet vanilla flowers!
