BIG® Begonia
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Quick Facts
- Attractive flowers
- Easy to grow
- Great for beds and borders
Details
Weight: 5 lbs
Container Size: 2 gallon
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About This Plant
Type
Flowers
Leaf Color
Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 18 inches
Mature Width
Up to 18 inches
Features
Attractive flowers, Attracts Butterflies
Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Color
Red
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
This plant will do best if given partial shade and some humidity - protect it from high heat and direct sunlight.
Effort of Care
Moderate
Soil Type
rich, well-drained
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Needs
This begonia will thrive in direct sunlight, unless in a very hot climate. Be sure to protect this flower from direct afternoon sun.
Water Needs
Needs regular watering and more in summer or high heat.
Disease and Pests
Generally pest and disease resistant
USDA Hardiness Zone
10
