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Begonias, American Hybrids & Pacific Hybrid Begonias
Tuberous begonias are star performers in containers, in garden beds and borders and in the landscape. They flower, depending upon the climate, from June through October. The average plant height is 10 to 12 inches (25 to 35 cm). They are planted 6 inches (15 cm) apart, close to the surface, just barely covered with a thin layer of soil. They grow best in light shade, as direct sunlight causes burning of flowers and leaves (morning sun to 50% shade). More..........
Begonias Start Shipping Again In Late January 2005
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| Variety | Description | Code | Qty/ Size | Price | Buy |
| Pacific Hybrid Begonias | The Best of the Best Disease Resistant, Dark Green Foliage, Long Lasting--all summer blooming. | . | . | . | |
| Dbl Trumpet Orange | Buttery Orange | SB80016 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Pink | Deep soft pink | SB80017 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Red | Vivid Dark Red | SB80018 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet White | Pure snow white | SB80021 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Yellow | Sunshine yellow | SB80022 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Picotee Yellow & Red | Picotee Yellow w/red edge and heart | SB80025 | 1 | 4.49 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Picotee White/Red | Picotee White with bright red edge and heart | SB80027 | 1 | 4.99 | |
| Dbl Trumpet Picotee Peach & Bronze | Picotee Peach with Bronze edge and heart | SB80028 | 1 | 4.99 | |
| Prima Donna Orange | Buttery Orange | SB80031 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Prima Donna Pink | Flamingo Pink | SB80032 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Prima Donna Red | Vivid Dark Red | SB80033 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Prima Donna White | Pure snow white | SB80036 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Prima Donna Yellow | Sunshine yellow | SB80037 | 1 | 3.49 | |
| Prima Donna Picotee Yellow & Bronze | Picotee Yellow w/red edge and heart | SB80040 | 1 | 4.49 | |
| Prima Donna Picotee Cream and Apricot | Picotee Cream with a beautiful apricot edge | SB80043 | 1 | 4.49 | |
| Variety | Description | Code | Qty/ Size | Price | Buy |
| Non-Stop and Lace Begonias | "Non Stop" and Lace | Begonias | . | . | . |
| Lace Apricot Lace | Apricot Lace: Bright apricot peach, creamy ivory edge | SB80060 | 1 | 5.99 | |
| Lace Pink Lace | Delicate pastel pink turns white at the edge | SB80061 | 1 | 5.99 | |
| Lace Red Lace | Rich red blooms with bright white edge | SB80062 | 1 | 5.99 | |
| Non-Stop Copper | Apricot flowers; huge blooms | SB80050 | 1 | 5.99 | |
| Non-Stop Pink | Masses of fully double flamingo pink blossoms | SB80051 | 1 | 3.99 | |
| Non-Stop Red | Deep Crimson Red; forms nice blankets of color | SB80052 | 1 | 3.99 | |
| Non-Stop Yellow | Sunshine yellow flowers | SB80053 | 1 | 3.99 | |
| Non-Stop White | Pure white, low growing | SB80054 | 1 | 3.99 | |
| Double Camellia Red | Vibrant deep red with attractive foliage | SB83009 | 1 | 11.99 | |
| Double Camellia Pink | Defined petals in a soft pink | SB82051 | 5 | 11.99 | |
More on Begonias, The bulbs are tender in USDA zones 3 - 8. In these zones they are planted in the spring after the last threat of frost. Many people choose to plant begonias indoors in pots six weeks prior to their outside planting date to get blooms that much earlier in the summer. After a long colorful summer, many people bid the their begonias farewell as annuals, while others “lift them” to replant the following year. (The tubers should be stored in a dry, cool area over winter). In USDA zone 9, they are winter-hardy if mulched. In zone 10 they are completely hardy and will easily become perennials.
We mentioned that begonias are temperamental. They are: they don’t like frost, and don’t tolerate too much sun. They reject dry soil, soggy soil or constant wind. But don’t take begonia’s temperamental habit lying down. Dish it right back! Pinch them. Pinch them hard and pinch them often. It’s not cruel. Just good gardening! Pinching back buds will promote larger, more vigorous stems & flowers and a more colorful and satisfying summer for all concerned.
American Hybrid Begonias are well known for the
extra large sized flowers they produce. In this case, Picotee describes a flower
that is narrowly edged in a color that contrasts the main petal color. An
excellent choice for window boxes and patio planters this particular variety
will produce elaborately ruffled, double blooms of pink with white edges. To get
a jump start on the growing season we recommend starting your tubers indoors for
about 4 to 6 weeks. Remember, though, that Begonias are not winter hardy and
cannot tolerate exposure to frost. In the fall, before the first sign of frost,
dig up your tubers and place them in a loose bag of dry peat or vermiculite.
Store them in a cool, dry place until replanting in the spring.
Height : 12”, 30 cm
Season : Mid to Late
Exposure : Partial to Full Shade
Depth : 1", 3 cm
Spacing : 8", 20 cm
Zone : Lift & store
Size : 5/6 cm