begonia
Begonia bertinii
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Begonia (Begonia bertinii) is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Pansy, Snapdragon, and Daffodil.