Flower
Can you grow Begonia on a balcony?
Begonia
Yes — great in containers
Begonia (Begonia) grows well on a balcony in a suitable container. It needs partial shade — around 3+ hours of direct sun a day. Flowers through summer until autumn frosts. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
⛅ Partial shade (3+ h)
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Excellent
Sow
Start tubers indoors; plant out after all frost risk has passed. Place in partial morning sun / partial shade.
Harvest
Flowers through summer until autumn frosts
Balcony tip: Tuberous begonias are ideal for pots and hanging baskets; feed every two weeks with a high-potassium (tomato) feed, keep soil moist but never waterlogged, and avoid wetting the leaves.
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What size pot does Begonia need?
Container size for Begonia isn't specified by our sources for a single value — as a rule, give roots room and don't let a small pot dry out. Check the linked RHS/Almanac page.
How much sun does Begonia need on a balcony?
Begonia wants partial shade — about 3+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Begonia?
Start tubers indoors; plant out after all frost risk has passed. Place in partial morning sun / partial shade.. Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Begonia
- Old Farmer's Almanac: Begonia
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.