Begonia Flowers

begonia, begonian, plant societies, horticulture, houseplants, shade plants, exotic plants Begonias grow best in a light well-drained soil. If you have the kind of soil that can stub your toes...either plant your begonias in raised beds, large pots or improve your soil. Six to eight inches of redwood mulch, oak leaf mold or other humus type of amendments dug into your soil will do wonders. Any good light potting mix is okay for your containers.

If you dug your begonias at Weidners' be sure to water them lightly as soon as you get home. Put them in the shade until you can plant them, (not more than a day or two!) Plant them at the same depth that they were growing. Water again after you plant. After that, water your begonias when the soil feels dry to the touch, (down into the soil a little bit). Keep them moist but never soggy! Begonias don't like to be over-watered. Over-watering is one of the most common problems.

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Begonia Family.

Begoniaceae.

Begonia Class.

Warm season annual, grows best in warm weather.

Begonia Culture

Shade, Filtered light as under a tree, sow indoors in a warm place 70 - 75 deg at any seasons. Fluorescent lights are helpful.

Begonia Best Use.

Containers, Shade, Small Planter (hanging basket), Bedding Plants, Low Edging

Begonia Plantning Period

Early Spring

Begonia Bloom Season.

Late summer to early fall. Winter blooming indoors, or can be forced into bloom.

Begonia Propagation

Stem or leaf cutting

Soil Condition for Begonia Planting

Keep soil moist until growth begins

Plant to Plant Spacing for Begonia

12 inches apart

Begonia Plant Hight

12 inches to 16 inches

Begonia Bloom Season

Late spring to early summer, Winter blooming indoors, or can be forced into bloom.

Begonia Flowers Main Color

Salmon, Rose, scarlet, white, red, pink and mix.

Hardy in Zone

10 - 11