Big® Begonia
Begonia BIG® Series
SKU
30365
Bigger and better than standard wax begonias. Creates a lush, beautiful display in part shade beds, hanging baskets or containers. Bred for unsurpassed garden performance. Grown as a summer annual in cooler regions, and as a winter annual in hot-summer regions with mild winters. Grown as a perennial in temperate regions.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | be-GOH-nee-uh beh-nair-ee-EN-sis |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Begonia family (Begoniaceae), named for 17th center French Canadian Michael Begon, is native to Brazil. Wax Begonias, a group of Begonia semperflorens hybrid cultivars, are thought to have originated from the B. cucullata var Hookeri and the B. schmidtiana species. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to early fall; intermittently year-round in frost-free climates or as a houseplant. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Edging |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Easily grown in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Performs best in dappled shade with environmental humidity. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hot climates. Trim back mid-season to reshape, if necessary. Feed monthly. Generally hardy to 40 degrees.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow As Annual in All Zones
Grow As Perennial in Zones: