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Begonia ‘Starshine Calypso’ (Pot Size 12cm) Starshine Calypso Begonia

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Quick Guide

• Radiant orange-red flowers

• Compact and bushy growth

• Easy to care for

• Thrives in partial shade

• Ideal for containers and borders

Begonia ‘Starshine Calypso’, commonly known as Starshine Calypso Begonia, is a dazzling flowering plant that brings a vibrant burst of colour to any garden or indoor setting. Its radiant orange-red flowers stand out against the lush green foliage, creating a stunning visual impact. The compact and bushy growth habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and window boxes, allowing for versatile placement in both outdoor and indoor spaces.

This begonia thrives in partial shade, making it suitable for areas with filtered sunlight or dappled shade. It can reach a maximum height of 25 cm and a spread of 30 cm, providing a lush yet manageable presence. Regular deadheading will promote continuous blooming throughout the growing season, ensuring a long-lasting display of vivid flowers. Pair this begonia with other shade-loving plants like fuchsias and impatiens to create a vibrant and colourful garden display.

Plant Care Guide

Begonia ‘Starshine Calypso’ is easy to care for and requires minimal attention, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Plant it in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix and water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Maintain moderate humidity by misting the leaves occasionally, especially in dry indoor environments. Place the plant in partial shade to avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. Feed every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Watch for common pests such as aphids and spider mites, and protect the plant from strong winds and sudden temperature changes. For a stylish look, consider using an Elho pot cover or a decorative ceramic pot.

  • EAN code
    040483
  • Ultimate Height
    30-40cm
  • Ultimate Spread
    30-40cm
  • Flower Colour
    Lemon Yellow
  • Foliage Colour
    Green
  • Sunlight
    Partial Shade, Full Shade
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H1c
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Planting Season
    Spring
  • Season of Interest
    Summer, Autumn
  • Soil Type
    Well drained
  • Soil PH
    Neutral, Acid
  • Pot Diameter cm
    7

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

We've curated a botanical sanctuary

Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
And for those that consider our canine friends an essential part of life, bring your best mate along. Hopefully, they'll get along with our house cat Blue Bell.

It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

Buy Begonia ‘Starshine Calypso’ (Pot Size 12cm) Starshine Calypso Begonia at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!