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    Begonia 'Festive Red'

    Also Known As

    • Begonia rex 'Festive Red'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 10"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Begonia 'Festive Red' plant details

    Begonia 'Festive Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, red and variegated foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Festive Red'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, red and variegated
    Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Festive Red'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Dark red leaves with darker viening.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Begonia 'Festive Red' plant

    How to Grow Begonia 'Festive Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Begonia dregei flower by C T Johansson
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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