Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Coral'

Also Known As

Ruffled Coral 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 Coral' plant details

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

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Coral'

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

These big, ruffled blooms are a luminous shade of coral, the color of that great t-shirt that shows off your tan. The color looks fabulous on you and in pots by the patio. 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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How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Ruffled Coral'

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