Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix'

Begonia

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Common Name:

Begonia

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Description

One of the finest tuberous Begonias available that is unequaled for performance and beauty. This Begonia features fully double blooms up to 6" across that are quite stiking. This perennial will last for many years. Proven tops for performance and adaptability. 'Santa Classics Mix' displays scarlet, orange, pink, white, yellow and salmon blooms for a surreal look in your landscape. Full or partial shade are both just fine for this plant to thrive. Despite it's longevity it will still stay nice and compact not getting over 14" high.

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Blooming

There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Growth

Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Planting

Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Pest

Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Classics Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.