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Nonstop® Fire Begonia Plant

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Your price: $8.79
  • - Tuberous Begonia
  • - Height: 10-12 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Shade
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Nonstop® Fire Begonia Plant
Plant Features

Nonstop® Fire Begonia Plants bring a fiery blend of deep orange and red for a welcome blast of color in your shady spots. Nonstop begonias produce flowers in full and part sun and even in shady areas that do not receive direct sunlight. They prefer a well-drained, fertile soil. If you are looking for a colorful, attractive flower to grace your garden or provide colorful containers, you can't go wrong with tuberous begonia.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season
  • - Use a fertilizer high in phosphorus to encourage vibrant blooms

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Monitor for powdery mildew and other fungal diseases in humid conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from summer to fall, adding continuous color to shaded areas

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives in partial to full shade
  • - Avoid placing in full, direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Not frost-hardy; lift tubers in fall for overwintering in colder climates

Companion Plants for Tuberous Begonias:

  • - Impatiens: Their shade-loving nature and bright blooms make them a perfect companion
  • - Hostas: Their large, lush leaves provide a contrasting backdrop for the colorful flowers of Tuberous Begonias
  • - Astilbes: Their feathery plumes add vertical interest and complement the round blooms of Tuberous Begonias
  • - Coleus: The vibrant foliage of Coleus adds texture and color contrast in shaded areas
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Orange, Peach
Foliage Color Green
Features Cut Flower
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Houseplant
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler
Pet Friendly No
Plant Type Hybrid

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Nonstop are great

They can handle quite a bit of sun in my yard and the blooming really is NONSTOP.

From Nora | July 09, 2023


Wonderful

Wonderful large plants arrived in great condition thanks to Grow Joy's meticulous care and superior packaging! I have 2 that are already beginning blooms & can see that the color of these begonias will be spectacular! Thanks for more joy!

From Mary | April 30, 2023


Stunning beauty

Will buy more of these. So fantastic!

From anonymous | April 29, 2022


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