Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh) (Info)
Species: bertinii (ber-TIN-ee-eye) (Info)
Cultivar: Compacta Red
Synonym:Begonia bertini
Synonym:Begonia boliviensis
Category:
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Blue-Green
Dark/Black
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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