Begonia x 'Giant Camellia Mix'

Begonia

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Common Name:

Begonia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

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:

40 cm

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Camellia Mix') - Description

These large Belgian beauties look just like camellias, but in shades from delicate pastel pink and salmon to rich, deep red and orange, plus bright white and yellow. These begonias are wonderful in large tubs or baskets and garden beds, where they bloom from July until the frost. Big blooms abound on this Begonia, but the plant is fairly tight and compact as 'Giant Camellia Mix' will only grow to a height of 12" to 15" high.

Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Camellia 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 Camellia 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 Camellia 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 Camellia 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 Camellia 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.