Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Picotee Sunburst'

Also Known As

Picotee Sunburst 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 'Picotee Sunburst' plant details

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

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Picotee Sunburst'

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

From the Belgium Novelty collection, this is a unique garden begonia that will bloom from June until frost. 'Picotee Sunburst' offers delicately ruffled, huge, double blooms of yellow highlighted and edged in crimson-red. Sure to brighten and cheer up any shady area of the garden or container. Needs moist well-drained soil. Lift and store tubers before frost in a frost-free location.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

These begonias deliver bushels of blossoms in warm yellow with a red filigree trim highlighting every edge. Don't be surprised if you look over at this plant mid-summer and think, "Can that absolutely perfect flower actually be real?"

By: Leafari

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How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Picotee Sunburst'

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