Botanical Name: Common Names:
Begonia boliviensis Santa Cruz Sunset Begonia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Dense, Pendulous
Description:
Spectacular long flowering Begonia with multi-stemmed, strong pendulous branching and clusters of orange-red flowers from Spring though to Autumn. Grows to 30cm tall x 30cm wide. Great for hanging baskets.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Begoniaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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