Begonia Tuberous Double Salmon Begonia Tuberosa is native to high altitudes growing conditions, and it is one the most elegant of shade-loving plants. The Begonia seeds must be started indoors, and this annual flower grows up to 12 inches forming a small, bushy plant with textured, medium-green foliage. Salmon Begonia is loaded with large, fully double, salmon-rose colored flowers. The plant has a long bloom period, and Begonia performs exceptionally well in shady areas brightening gardens with its intense color. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees likes to visit the blooming flowers.
Begonia Tuberous Double Salmon is an excellent plant to grow in handing baskets and containers. The Begonia flower also provides an outstanding colorful display when planted in flower beds and borders. Begonia Tuberosa seeds have to be sown on surface, and once emerged Begonia likes to grow in partial sun or partial shade and needs to be shaded from a direct sunlight, but some sun is still needed for the best performance.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Annual
Height: 12 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer/Fall
Environment: Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Average, Moist well-drained, pH 5.5-6.2
USDA Zones: All regions of North America
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Inside: Winter (8-12 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outside: N/A
Seed Depth: Surface sowing - press seeds slightly into the soil
Days to Emerge: 17 - 28
