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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) — red flowers in the garden; or deep burgundy companions

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is an excellent choice when a design calls for dependable color; red II Begonia typically reaches 12 to, image 153

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is an excellent choice when a design calls for dependable color; red II Begonia typically reaches 12 to, image 91

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and combination containers; or create vivid mass plantings along walkways and entries, image 119

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — well-drained soil with average water

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Red II Begonia typically reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide

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 67

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — or deep burgundy companions; is a vibrant upright annual that brings polished foliage and a confident wash, image 152

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — but in most landscapes it is used as a reliable warm-season annual; and a refined but low-maintenance summer, image 111

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — but in most landscapes it is used as a reliable warm-season annual

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and a refined but low-maintenance summer presence; though consistent moisture and regular feeding will, image 92

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is an excellent choice when a design calls for dependable color

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b, image 47

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — glossy green leaves with rich red blossoms that continue from planting until frost; it is an excellent, image 102

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — thriving in sun or shade and allowing designers to repeat one plant across changing light conditions

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — where the red flowers bring a vivid accent against silver; red flowers in the garden, image 89

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — A Proven Winners® selection

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Gardeners often notice the sheen of the leaves as much as the flowers; especially where sunlight catches the, image 135

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — reflective quality.<br><br>At maturity

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and steady feeding for best summer color; its upright form works beautifully in patio pots, image 159

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from planting to frost; and steady, image 63

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — reflective quality.<br><br>At maturity; and combination containers, image 106

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — thriving in sun or shade and allowing designers to repeat one plant across changing light conditions, image 143

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Its upright form works beautifully in patio pots; where it may be grown as a tender perennial, image 87

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