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Red II Begonia

Begonia benariensis

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Overview

Red II Begonia, or Begonia benariensis 'Red II', is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from planting to frost. It matures 12-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, with sturdy stems that give containers real presence. Adaptable to sun or shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil, average water, and steady feeding for best summer color. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from planting to frost

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Begoniaceae

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Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; it does not require deadheading, image 110

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — red flowers in the garden; or deep burgundy companions, image 93

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and combination containers; or create vivid mass plantings along walkways and entries

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Heat tolerant and easy to maintain; where the red flowers bring a vivid accent against silver, image 115

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — upright habit and sturdy stems that give it more architectural presence than many traditional begonias, image 139

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — it does not require deadheading; adaptable to sun or shade

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from, image 160

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Heat tolerant and easy to maintain; where the red flowers bring a vivid accent against silver, image 84

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — or deep burgundy companions; is a vibrant upright annual that brings polished foliage and a confident wash, image 121

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — reflective quality.<br><br>At maturity; and combination containers, image 75

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Adaptable to sun or shade; but in most landscapes it is used as a reliable warm-season annual

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and combination containers; or create vivid mass plantings along walkways and entries, image 150

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — creating a crisp contrast that reads beautifully from a distance and feels lush up close; hardy in USDA, image 103

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — where the red flowers bring a vivid accent against silver; red flowers in the garden, image 151

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from planting to frost; and steady, image 125

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is a vibrant upright annual that brings polished foliage and a confident wash of red to summer plantings

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — or deep burgundy companions; is a vibrant upright annual that brings polished foliage and a confident wash of red to

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — commonly referred to as Red II Begonia; a Proven Winners® selection, image 99

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — reflective quality.<br><br>At maturity; and combination containers, image 137

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It matures 12-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, with sturdy stems that give containers real presence, image 95

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — well-drained soil with average water; reflective quality.<br><br>At maturity, image 82

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — creating a crisp contrast that reads beautifully from a distance and feels lush up close; hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — red flowers in the garden

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from, image 98

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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