Tuberous begonia

Beautiful tuberous begonias are among the most elegant of shade-loving plants. These tender bulbs prefer humid, cool-summer climates. In these regions, their intense colors brighten shady gardens as no other plant can. Their big, bold blooms may be single or double as plants produce separate male and female flowers. The larger flowers on the plant are male and can reach 6 inches across.

Many tuberous begonias have an arching plant habit, which makes them excellent for growing in hanging baskets or container gardens. Note: In areas where they're not hardy, dig up the tubers before the first fall frost and store them dormant in a cool (35-40 degrees F) place over winter. Start them indoors several weeks before your last frost date.

Light:

Part Sun,Shade

Zones:

10-11

Plant Type:

Annual,Bulb

Plant Height:

8-18 inches tall

Plant Width:

12-18 inches wide

Flower Color:

White, Pink/Rose, Red, Yellow/Gold, Orange, Green, Bicolor, Red/Purple Leaves

Bloom Time:

Summer, Fall

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage

Top Varieties

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'Go Go Yellow' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Go Go Yellow' bears big yellow blooms against green foliage. It grows about 1 foot tall and produces a lot of flowers.
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'Nonstop Bright Rose' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Bright Rose' bears glowing rose-pink flowers over a mounding plant with green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Deep Red' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Deep Red' bears rich red blooms against rich green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Deep Rose' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Deep Rose' bears rich rose-pink flowers over a mounding plant with green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Fire' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Fire' is a new variety with blooms in vibrant shades of yellow, gold, orange, and red. The 4-inch-wide flowers contrast nicely against the deep green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Mocca White' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca White' bears pure-white flowers on chocolate-brown foliage. It grows 12 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Mocca Deep Orange' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Deep Orange' combines intensely orange 4-inch-wide blooms with chocolate-brown leaves on compact mounded plants. It grows 12 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Rose Petticoat' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Rose Petticoat' shows off two-tone pink flowers over rich green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Nonstop Yellow' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Yellow' bears lovely bright yellow blossoms over rich green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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'Scentimental Blush' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Scentimental Blush' offers soft pink, fragrant flowers over dark green leaves. It grows 12 inches tall and wide.
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'Solenia Cherry' tuberous begonia

Begonia 'Solenia Cherry' has 3-inch-wide fully double red blooms. It grows 10-12 inches tall and wide, and its compact mounded habit suits it well to growing in containers.
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Garden Plans

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Soft Elegance Container Garden
Hot-Color Flower Garden Plan
Summer Rock Garden
Bold and Bright Foundation Garden Plan

Propagation

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Seed
Stem Cuttings