Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Tuberous

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Other: Double white with pale pink blush.
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Tuberous Begonia
  • Begonia
Also sold as:
  • Begonia x tuberhybrida
  • Begonia odorata

Photo Gallery
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2010-0710
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2010-0716
Location: Belmont garden, hanging basket.
Date: 2010-0716
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2010-1003
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2010-0724
Location: Work area
Date: 2010-0501
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2014-07-25
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2014-08-26
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2014-08-26
Location: Belmont garden
Date: 2011-0630
Location: Belmont garden - shady spot
Date: 2013-0515

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