Begonia x tuberhybrida

Also Known As

Ruffled Begonia Mix
Tuberous begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 12"-14"

planting zones

10a-11

Begonia x tuberhybrida plant details

Begonia x tuberhybrida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, orange, pink, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and 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 x tuberhybrida

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 14 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, orange, pink, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Go for the gusto - bushels of huge 5-9" begonia blooms all season long. Once you grow this mix you'll be hooked. (So, save your bulbs and repeat the performance next year.) Looking for belle of the ball flowers for plantings in highly visible areas? You've found them. Blooms up to the size of your hand, with overlapping petals edged in crinkles and scallops, in magnificent colors. When they start blooming - stand back - they keep going until autumn's chill shuts them down.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Begonia x tuberhybrida plant

How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- 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