BATHURST’S Begonia House has opened with its annual burst of colours, but the best is yet to come a council horticulturalist says.
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The popular attraction in Machattie Park showcases hundreds of spectacular begonias which are native to South America.
Bathurst Regional Council horticulturalist Melanie Morris said while the harsh hot weather had impacted some blooms, their peak time was usually mid-March.
She said the blooms were notoriously difficult to grow in the average backyard.
“They don’t mind the cooler days, but they don’t like the direct sunlight,” Ms Morris said.
Begonia House has been a feature in the park since 1936 and many of the blooms can trace their origins to this period.
A lot of these varieties are original ones from when the house first opened.
- Bathurst Regional Council horticulturalist Melanie Morris
“A lot of these varieties are original ones from when the house first opened,” Ms Morris said.
Begonia House is open from 9am-4pm weekdays and 11am-3pm on weekends.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
