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Begonia 'Odorosa Sweet Pink'

Tuberhybrida Begonia 'Odorosa Sweet Pink', Tuberous Begonia


Noted for its lovely fragrance, Begonia 'Odorosa Sweet Pink' features splendid, ruffled, pink, fully double flowers, up to 6 in. across (15 cm), from midsummer to frost. Produced in great quantities, the blossoms cascade and tumble with grace over their containers. They stand out against the foliage of deep green leaves, adorned with distinctive bronze markings. This Begonia deserves a spot in your window boxes, containers and hanging baskets, and will reward you with constant cheerful notes of summer color!

  • Typically grows up to 14-16 in. tall (35-40 cm) and 12-16 in. across (30-40 cm).
  • Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in partial or full shade. Provide good air circulation and protect your Begonia from strong winds!
  • Ridiculously easy to grow, deer and rabbit resistant, and care-free!
  • Tender perennials, Begonias are not winter hardy. In cooler areas than zones 10-11, dig up the tubers before the first frost and store them dormant in a cool dry place over winter.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 – 11
Heat Zones 1 – 11
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Begonia
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm)
Depth 1" (2cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 – 11
Heat Zones 1 – 11
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Begonia
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm)
Depth 1" (2cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers

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