Begonia 'Santa Cruz', Trailing Begonia 'Santa Cruz'
A lovely trailing Begonia, Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz’ produces masses of large, eye-catching, fiery red-orange blossoms held amongst large, arrow-shaped, neatly serrated, green leaves. It is perfect for vertical gardens with its elegant cascades of vivid, elongated flowers resembling fuchsias. Heat and drought-tolerant, introduce this Begonia to your containers and hanging baskets, and you will be rewarded with brilliant notes of color throughout summer and fall!
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Common names | Begonia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 16" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Common names | Begonia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 16" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz’ do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Begonia boliviensis ‘Santa Cruz’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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