Originator: | Frederic C. |
Date of Origin: | 2005 |
Plant Types: | Tuberous |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 10 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Orange Other: Reddish-orange |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21,852 (2011) |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Parentage: | Unnamed Begonia boliviensis x Yabos |
dnrevel | On April 4, 2021 | Potted up Brought out of storage to pot up for spring / summer growth. |
dnrevel | On March 24, 2021 | Plant emerged Stored in basement, overwintered indoors |
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