Photo of Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon' flower by Leafari

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon'

Also Known As

  • Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon Tuberous Begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon' plant details

Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon' 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 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, exotic, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon'

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 begonias bloom in a sun-drenched lemon yellow, with dozens of blossoms cascading over the basket's edge. What could be happier?

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon' plant

How to Grow Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Hanging Basket Lucent Lemon'

  • 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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