Begonia 'Encanto Red'

Also Known As

Begonia x boliviensis 'Encanto Red'
Encanto Red Begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Begonia 'Encanto Red' plant details

Begonia 'Encanto Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Encanto Red'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Encanto Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooming spring to fall, 'Encanto Red' makes an outstanding hanging basket or patio container. We grew 'Encanto Red,' a boliviensis hybrid, in a moss-hanging basket and put it on a northern exposure porch where it grew happily all season. The flowers are an intense red and drape majestically over the pot's edge. It's a continual bloomer with no deadheading required. When the plants reach full size, their beauty and flower power is unrivaled. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer and let the soil dry to the touch between waterings. This easy-to-grow plant has few pest problems making it ideal for the home garden.