Planting baskets

david_limerick2002

Can I side plant begonia pendula in hanging baskets

Lyn

Yes you can. 

david_limerick2002

david_limerick2002 said:

Can I side plant begonia pendula in hanging baskets

Thank you Lyn. I bought all my hanging baskets last year all fully made up. I thought it would be quite easy to re-plant them myself. What a mistake, anyway I'll have to see how they turn out.

Purplerain

I avoid side planting. They seem to separate and leave big gaps, but maybe thats just me. 

KT53

Yes you can but I'd agree with purplerain about the possible problems.  Better to plant into the top and let them come down over the sides.  Trailing begonias look great in hanging baskets and seem to be more tolerant of underwatering than many plants too.

david_limerick2002

KT53 said:

Yes you can but I'd agree with purplerain about the possible problems.  Better to plant into the top and let them come down over the sides.  Trailing begonias look great in hanging baskets and seem to be more tolerant of underwatering than many plants too.

Thanks guys I have already taken out the begonias which I had side planted and I am currently re-planting in the top, albeit I might just re-plant a couple in the sides to see how they perform.

Lyn

It’s up to you what you like, your baskets.

david_limerick2002

Lyn said:

It’s up to you what you like, your baskets.

OK you've convinced me Lyn, but I might invest in a couple of those baskets in your picture as I believe they are supposed to be really convenient when side planting larger plants.

Lyn

They are convenient but I always cut a compost bag to fit black side out or the compost and water can drain out to quickly.