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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Lemon Yellow'

Also Known As

  • Ruffled Lemon Yellow 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 Lemon Yellow' plant details

Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Lemon Yellow' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow 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 Lemon Yellow'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Lemon Yellow'

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

Like mini suns, these yellow begonia blooms radiate warmth and exuberance all day and into the evening, after you've returned from work and have some time to yourself. 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 Lemon Yellow' plant

How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Lemon Yellow'

  • 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

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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