Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet'

Also Known As

Ruffled Scarlet Tuberous Begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

10a-11

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet' plant details

Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. 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 'Ruffled Scarlet'

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: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, exotic, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet'

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

This begonia blooms in a warm, deep red that leans a click towards orange on the color wheel. If this was a lipstick shade, you'd reach for it before a night of Latin dancing. 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.

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Gardening facts about Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet' plant

How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Scarlet'

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