Professional Growing Information Bought a couple of these from a local garden center last year, when I couldn't find Non-Stops there. I was impressed: luxuriant color all summer, and never got so tall or overgrown that they flopped over or broke down. All but self-deadheading. I will still look for Non-Stops for the sake of their amazing flower form, but these definitely get five stars for tidiness, reliable color, and foliage that never becomes unhealthy-looking. I have tried to winter them over, and if I have success in reviving them this spring I will have wished I could give them four stars now and update later; but I know most people will only judge them on one season's performance. For that - they earn their five stars.
Solenia® Chocolate Orange Rieger Begonia Begonia x hiemalis
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 8" - 12"
Height: 20cm - 30cm
Spread: 20cm - 30cm
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Details
8 - 12 Inches8 - 12 Inches8 - 12 Inches20cm - 30cm20cm - 30cm20cm - 30cmFeatures
Prolific, vibrant blossoms are produced on well-branched, mildew resistant plants all season due to daylength neutrality. As their consistently superior performance has been well-documented, Solenia is a great plant for your garden. The double flower have attractive ruffling to the petals and deadheading isn't necessary for continued bloom. They are sun and shade tolerant.
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmSpacing:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmSpread:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:OrangeFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Try mixing these sun tolerant begonias with other medium vigor plants in hanging baskets, upright containers and in well-drained landscape soil.
Maintenance Notes:These begonias prefer moist but not wet, well-draining soil. These are not hardy, but the corms can be dug up, stored for the winter and replanted the next spring. Plants will perform best with limited overhead watering, early enough in the day to dry completely before nightfall. Unnecessarily wet foliage at night can promote disease issues. Otherwise, the plants are largely carefree. A controlled or slow-release plant food at planting will help them have peak performance.
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4 Reviews
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Oaks in Snow, 9 weeks ago
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I grew this plant for the first time this year and I have just loved it all summer. A gorgeous pop of tropical color and disease-free. Love the dark foliage too. I'm already planning to order more for next year.
OakParkGardener, Illinois, United States, 36 weeks ago -
One of my favorite plants this summer - dramatic large foliage, bright pops of color from continuous flowers.
Caroline, 44 weeks ago -
Love this plant looks great in my containers.
Deanna Montgomery, Tennessee, United States, 5 years ago
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