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Begonia 'Christmas Candy'

Also Known As

  • Begonia x 'Christmas Candy'
  • Christmas Candy Fibrous Hybrid Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-15"
  • W: 6"-15"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Christmas Candy' plant details

Begonia 'Christmas Candy' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional 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 'Christmas Candy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Christmas Candy'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Everblooming with festive orange-red flowers on succulent green leaves, this fibrous Begonia evokes year-round beauty, warmth and striking elegance for your indoor/outdoor living space. Prized for its rapid growth and ease of bloom, it's our first choice for bringing a dash of color to the container garden.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Christmas Candy' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Christmas Candy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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