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    Begonia boliviensis Bonfire®

    Scientific Name: Begonia boliviensis 'Nzcone'

    Also Known As

    • Begonia 'Bonfire'
    • Begonia boliviensis 'Bonfire'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Begonia boliviensis Bonfire® plant details

    Begonia boliviensis Bonfire® is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia boliviensis Bonfire®

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia boliviensis Bonfire®

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Begonia 'Bonfire' creates a show-stopping presence in a summer container. The bold, bright orange flowers have four long curved petals and the lush foliage drapes beautifully over the side of a pot. 'Bonfire' blooms non-stop during the summer months with no deadheading required. Originating as a Bolivian mountain begonia, 'Bonfire' is a low maintenance, fast growing blooming plant that needs bright light, well-drained soil and steady fertilization over the growing season.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    A striking Begonia which must have B. boliviensis in its parentage. Cascading stems are adorned with bright orange dangling bells. Keep on the dry side.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Begonia boliviensis Bonfire® plant

    How to Grow Begonia boliviensis Bonfire®

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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