Begonia x 'Daffodil'
Begonia
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Begonia (Begonia x 'Daffodil') - Description
Begonia 'Daffodil' features very large, double, daffodil-like, salmon blooms on a compact plant. This Begonia has incredible flower power, as it never seems to rest, flowering profusely throughout summer until frost. Developed in the United States for gardeners who enjoy unique, breakthrough new flowers. Grows in a low mound to about 12" high, so put this in any planting border that needs some big color!
Begonia (Begonia x 'Daffodil') - 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 'Daffodil') - 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 'Daffodil') - 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 'Daffodil') - 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 'Daffodil') - 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.
