Begonia Species, Bolivian Begonia (Begonia boliviensis)

This is a tuberous begonias begonia with bright orange 2 inch flowers.

This tuberous begonia gets very large, somewhat cascading in nature.

As found growing in a big outside planter at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens in September, 06.

As found growing in a big outside planter at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens in September, 06.

Thick fleshy stems end in a tuber.

Bolivian Begonia at the Erica Begonia Festival in Victoria, Australia, March 2007

Bolivian Begonia

Bolivian Begonia at the Erica Begonia Festival in Victoria, Australia, March 2007


At Annie's Annuals

My Garden

My Garden

My Garden

My Garden

A highly sought after & outstanding species Begonia of unparalleled beauty!

Begonia boliviensis forms 2' clumps in the garden with numerous blooming stems, heavy with flame-like crimson orange flowers all through the Summer.



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Begonia Species, Bolivian Begonia
Begonia boliviensis
Type: | Perennials |
Height: | 12-36 in. | 30-90 cm |
Conditions: | Zone 8-11, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |