Professional Growing Information This was a disappointment this summer. Zone 9b part shade, didn't do much. At some point it finally got established. Maybe it doesn't like 108*? This fall as it has cooled the plant became a red beacon about 2 feet tall and shinny. It looks good with deep red snapdragons and white creeping daises. It will need frost protection and I am wondering if a frost blanket will be enough? Regardless, I will grow more of these next summer in my low bowls so I can plant them out in fall. I like the leaf color of the red better than the rose.
Surefire® Red Begonia benariensis
Exposure
- Sun or Shade
The 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).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height
12" - 2'
Spread
18" - 2'
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Details
Features
Consider me FLOWER therapy.Tough, vigorous plants with great landscape and container performance.
Award WinnerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 24 InchesSpacing:12 - 18 InchesSpread:18 - 24 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Rich RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Use in containers and landscapes. Great when planted in masses and an excellent plant for combinations as well.
Maintenance Notes:These plants are versatile working in both sun or shade, which makes them a wonderful unifying plant to use in both sun and shade beds. Unlike older begonias, these are quite vigorous. They can tolerate some drought conditions, but will look their best with more consistent moisture and regular feeding. They love the heat and do not need to be deadheaded to bloom all summer long. What's not to love!
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3 Reviews
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PeggieWho, California, United States, 1 year ago
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These begonia's performed wonderfully in pots. They grew at least 2 feet tall and nearly swallowed up the Cordiline spikes I had as the thriller. They could be the thriller in pots by themselves. They have very sturdy stems and just as the description states, they did not need dead heading. The only cons I see with this plant is that it drops some of the flower petals with a strong wind creating small messes and the stems tend to grow wildly in different directions.
Denise A., Michigan, United States, 1 year ago -
Hope Rose, Nebraska, United States, 2 years ago
26 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2020 Top Performer Daniel A Seguin Garden 2020 Perfect Score - All Season Michigan State University 2020 Top Performer Penn State 2020 Perfect Score - All Season Iowa State 2020 Top Performer Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs 2020 Top 10 - Beds North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2020 Perfect Score Mississippi State University - Poplarville 2020 Highlight Plant Week 7/13 North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2020 Top Performer - Mid Season Michigan State University 2020 Top Performer Oregon State University 3 More colors
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