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    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.

    By: Leafari

    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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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