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Mandalay® Flamingo

Plant in sun or partial shade

8 - 12

Begonia
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Mandalay®
Flamingo
Tuberous Begonia
Begonia

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Mandalay begonias will be available in limited quantities this season so they will be difficult to find.

I’m SO not your typical tuberous Begonia. Instead of the usual round, rosy-posy looking flowers, mine are dangly, bright pink bells that flare open on the ends. Like something you would see in an exotic place such as Mandalay in the nation of Burma/Union of Myanmar. The bells (and there are boatloads) swing and sway from long, arching branches.

One thing that’s always been a given about Begonias is that they’re for shade. Not me. Full sun in cool regions (I’ve already made a bunch of Begonia lovers very happy). In the South, part shade. Of course, I am like other Begonias in some ways. Bloom like crazy in mid to late summer. About the easiest to grow plant there is. Happy outside where I’m an annual except in zones 9 -10. Just as delighted to be a houseplant. Other colors are Mandalay Pearl (white) and Mandalay Mandarin (deep orange).

"A Real Simple magazine – Top 10 goofproof Plant"

Features

Single flowers look like hoop-skirted belles of the ball. The bright colors and hanging nature are enchanting.
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Pet Friendly

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Pink
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Garden Height:
8 - 12"; Short
Spacing:
8 - 12"
Habit:
Trailing
Container Plant Style:
Spiller - Trails over the side of a container

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Planting to Frost
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
35°F (2°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Containers
Great in containers by themselves or when combined with other plants.

Patent Information

Mandalay® Flamingo Begonia 'Innbolpink' USPP20,607, Can. 3801

Growing Tips

Tuberous Begonias form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, before frost kills the top of the plant, cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store the tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.

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Year Award Trial
2008 Excellent Rating Boerner Botanical Garden
  Wonderful, delicate hanging basket subject.
2008 Excellent Disney Winter Trials
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5 - Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
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