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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) — is an upright annual with glossy green foliage and rich red blooms from planting to frost; and steady, image 156

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — glossy green leaves with rich red blossoms that continue from planting until frost; it is an excellent, image 71

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — or create vivid mass plantings along walkways and entries; creating a crisp contrast that reads beautifully, image 148

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — glossy green leaves with rich red blossoms that continue from planting until frost; it is an excellent, image 133

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — red flowers in the garden; or deep burgundy companions, image 155

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — though consistent moisture and regular feeding will encourage the most robust growth and continuous bloom

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 presence

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

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — A Proven Winners® selection; heat tolerant and easy to maintain, image 70

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Adaptable to sun or shade

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — commonly referred to as Red II Begonia; a Proven Winners® selection, image 68

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

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

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — red flowers in the garden; or deep burgundy companions, image 124

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — A Proven Winners® selection; heat tolerant and easy to maintain, image 163

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b, image 78

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — where it may be grown as a tender perennial

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — upright habit and sturdy stems that give it more architectural presence than many traditional begonias; glossy green

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