Botanical Name: Common Names:
Begonia tuberhybrida Scarlet Tuberous Begonia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Dense, Pendulous
Description:
Spectacular flowering perennials with multi-stemmed, pendulous branching and clusters of big, scarlet flowers from Spring though to Autumn. Flowers resemble that of a Camellia. Grows to 30cm tall x 50cm wide. Great for a hanging basket.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Begoniaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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