Professional Growing Information Blooms all season on my northeast balcony in zone 5. Does not like wet feet and even tolerates dry spells, but does not like intense heat. Too much sun fades the leaves. Seem to appreciate regular low dose fertilizer, except when temperatures hit above 85F. We get many compliments on this in a hanging basket and the color glows from a long distance! Have grown many, many begonias and this is a favorite.
Santa Cruz® Begonia boliviensis
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 12" - 16"
Spread: 12" - 16"
Height: 30cm - 41cm
Spread: 30cm - 41cm
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Details
12 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches12 - 16 Inches30cm - 41cm30cm - 41cm30cm - 41cmFeatures
Large colorful flowers.
Heat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Scarlet-OrangeFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses Notes:Great in containers.
Maintenance Notes:Easy care.
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2 Reviews
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Lorelei Treinen, 9 years ago
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