Double Yellow-Type Tuberous Begonia Seeds
Start tuberous begonias from seed for bright containers, window boxes and sheltered garden beds. This packet contains 10 seeds from a supplier-labeled double yellow flowering type, valued for showy blooms and good performance in bright, filtered light.
Seed-grown variation: Flower shade, doubleness, plant habit and bloom timing can vary from seed. The mature-flower photos show the supplier’s reference type and are not a guarantee that every seedling will look identical.
Why Grow Tuberous Begonias from Seed
- Showy flowering plants for containers and protected garden spaces
- Useful where intense all-day sun is not ideal
- Compact plants can add color to patios, porches and window boxes
- Growing from seed offers the satisfaction of raising plants from the earliest stage
What You’ll Receive
| Quantity |
10 seeds |
| Plant |
Supplier-labeled tuberous begonia, double yellow flowering type |
| Product form |
Seeds — not bulbs, tubers or live plants |
| Light |
Bright filtered light to partial shade |
| Climate |
Tender perennial commonly grown as an annual where winters are cold |
Planting & Growing
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Surface sow: Begonia seed is extremely fine. Press it onto a fine, moist seed-starting mix and do not bury it.
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Keep warm and humid: Maintain steady warmth and even surface moisture while seedlings emerge. A clear cover can help retain humidity, but provide some air exchange.
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Use gentle watering: Bottom watering or a very fine mist helps avoid displacing tiny seeds and seedlings.
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Provide light: Give seedlings bright, indirect or filtered light. Protect young plants from harsh midday sun.
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Transplant carefully: Move seedlings only after they are large enough to handle and frost danger has passed.
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Grow in drainage: Use a moisture-retentive but well-drained medium and avoid waterlogged conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these seeds or tubers?
This listing is for 10 seeds. It does not include tubers or live plants.
Will every plant have an identical double yellow flower?
No. Seed-grown begonias can vary in flower shade and degree of doubleness. The photos are reference images rather than an exact-outcome guarantee.
Do tuberous begonias need full sun?
No. They generally perform well in bright filtered light or partial shade and can benefit from protection from intense afternoon sun.
Can I grow them in containers?
Yes. Containers, hanging baskets and window boxes can work well when they have good drainage and receive suitable light.
Are tuberous begonias annuals or perennials?
They are tender perennials, but gardeners in cold-winter climates commonly grow them as annuals or protect mature tubers from freezing temperatures.
How quickly will the seeds germinate and flower?
Timing varies with temperature, light, seed freshness and growing conditions. Begonia seed is very small and can be slow to establish, so allow extra time rather than relying on a fixed germination or bloom date.
