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Sun Cities San Francisco 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 Sun Cities San Francisco Begonia Plant
Plant Features

Sun Cities San Francisco Begonia Plants is a sun and heat-loving begonia that is perfect for baskets and containers! It offers deep green leaves with large, salmon colored blooms and a trailing habit that creates a waterfall of blossoms. This showy beauty thrives in full to part sun locations with well-drained soils. Deer tend to avoid this 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 Salmon
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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Sun Cities San Francisco Tuberous Begonia

A health plant with bloom. I like it.

From Man keung | July 13, 2023


Already blooming like crazy

A great tolerant begonia

From Nora | July 09, 2023


Sun cities Tuberous Begonia

Absolutely beautiful

From anonymous | May 09, 2023


Beautiful begonias

Hard to find in local greenhouses. Blooms all season

From Pat | May 06, 2023


Shade stunner

Brightens our shade garden so much!

From Robert P | April 29, 2022


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