Begonia 'Ruffled Red'
Tuberhybrida Begonia 'Ruffled Red', Tuberous Begonias, AmeriHybrid Ruffled Tuberous Begonias
Begonia 'Ruffled Red' is an indefatigable bloomer producing myriads of magnificent and huge, semi-ruffled, double flowers, up to 5-9 in. across (12-22 cm), from midsummer to frost. Delicately pleated, the fiery red petals stand out against the foliage of deep green leaves. Compact and heat tolerant, this Begonia deserves a spot in your beds, borders, window boxes, containers and hanging baskets, and will reward you with constant cheerful notes of summer color!
- Typically forms bushy mounds up to 14-20 in. tall (35-50 cm) and 12-16 in. across (30-40 cm).
- Best in fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in partial 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 9-11, dig up the tubers before the first frost and store them dormant in a cool dry place over winter.
- Plant your Begonias in spring after the last threat of night frost, approximately 6 in. apart (15 cm) and slightly below the soil line (they rot easily when planted too deep). Many people start up begonias indoors 4 - 6 weeks before planting them outdoors to get a "jump" on the season and produce earlier blooms.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 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 |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 1" (2cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 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 |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 1" (2cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |