Begonia x tuberhybrida
Botanical Name
Begonia x tuberhybrida
Hardiness
Zone 10
Height
10 to 24 inches
Width
18 to 24 inches
Flowers
Summer until frost: orange, red, yellow, pink (up to 6 inches in diameter)
Light
Full to part shade
Soil
Organic, moist well-drained
Planting and Care
Space 8 to 12 inches apart; deadhead to encourage bloom; lift after light frost, cure several days, store in peat at 45-50 degrees.
Problems
Powdery mildew, botrytis blight, root and stem rot
Varieties to Consider
'Pin Up' - Fleuroselect Winner, 10 inch white flowers with dark pink edge
'Non-stop' - 8-12 inches tall with 2-3 inch double flowers, seed started
'Non-stop' - 8-12 inches tall with 2-3 inch double flowers, seed started
Did you know?
Tuberous begonia can overwinter as a houseplant. Tuberous begonia flower petals are edible and have a citrus flavor.