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Begonia 'Curly Fireflush'

Also Known As

  • Begonia x rex 'Curly Fireflush'
  • Curly Fireflush Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' plant details

Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. 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 'Curly Fireflush'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, chocolate, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Curly Fireflush'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Deeplt spiraled green and chocolate leaves
The deeply spiraled leaves invite wonder and awe. Gaze into the chartreuse green and chocolate lined spiral and notice the fine red hairs that bring this unique form into distinction. It was developed in the 1940's, almost a century after the original hybrid was created. Unlike other rexes, this one never goes dormant and its flowers are fragrant.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Curly Fireflush'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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