Tophat™ Scarlet Begonia
Begonia x hybrida (interspecific hybrid)
SKU
43572
The earliest, biggest blooms of its type, with the best coverage! Puts on a show in large patio containers, hanging baskets or landscape borders, thriving in sun and shade. Bold red flowers sit atop dense, lush, green foliage, unlike any other variety. Grows as a perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | be-GOH-nee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 16 to 20 in. tall, 20 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Accent, Edging, Urban Garden, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Big, Prolific Blooms |
Grows easily in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soil; shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hotter regions; indoors, provide bright indirect light near a sunny window. Clip lightly mid-season, to reshape and encourage continued bloom. Feed monthly.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: All
Good to grow...for one season