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    Begonia 'Orange Sherbet'

    Also Known As

    • Orange Sherbet Cane Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-48"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Begonia 'Orange Sherbet' plant details

    Begonia 'Orange Sherbet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Orange Sherbet'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Orange Sherbet'

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

    Gardening facts about Begonia 'Orange Sherbet' plant

    How to Grow Begonia 'Orange Sherbet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

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    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Begonia emeiensis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia emeiensis flower by Joshua McCullough
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