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Tubrose Begonia
Begonia tuberhybrida

Tuberose Begonia

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Shade

Mature Height

8 - 14 Inches

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Bloom Color

Bi-color
Orange
Pink
Red
White
Yellow

Bloom Season

May - September

Hardiness

Tender Annual

Size

Small

Features

Large showy blooms on plants. Good for the shade garden or in containers.

Culture

Does best in shade in soils that are high in organic matter and moist. Prefer cooler summer temperatures for best flowering.

Cultivars

'Charisma' series
'NonStop' series
'Illumination' series (cascade type)
'Pin Up' series

Notes

When planting plant so the pointed part of the leaf faces you as that is where the majority of flowers will be facing, giving best garden performance.