Tuberous Begonia

Create a lovely, season-long display in decorative containers or shaded gardens with this tuberous begonia. Tubers can be lifted, dried for several days, then stored in a cool spot until replanted next year. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from wind.

Companion Plants

Caladium

Coleus

Creeping Jenny

Plant Details

Common name

Tuberous Begonia
Botanical name

Begonia tuberhybrida
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Part sun
Height

12-24" (31-61 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

2-3 times per week
Bloom Color

Mix
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Gina C.'s collection
Heather M.'s collection
Mariah H.'s collection

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