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Nonstop® Mocca Deep Red Begonia Plant

10.99
  • - Tuberous Begonia
  • - Height: 10-12 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Shade
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Nonstop® Mocca Deep Red Begonia Plant
Plant Features

The Nonstop® Mocca Deep Red Begonia is a garden standout with its rich red, fully double flowers contrasted beautifully against dark foliage. Exhibiting a full, compact, and rounded plant habit, it offers uniform and robust branching. Not only does it flower early and profusely, but its large double blossoms also demonstrate outstanding outdoor performance. Perfectly tailored for window boxes, combination containers, and landscape beds, this begonia is shade-tolerant, requiring minimal water and maintenance, thriving even in full shade, adding vibrancy and contrast effortlessly to any garden setting.

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
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Features Cut Flowers
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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