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) — Heat tolerant and easy to maintain; where the red flowers bring a vivid accent against silver, image 146

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — though consistent moisture and regular feeding will encourage the most robust growth and continuous bloom, image 145

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — it does not require deadheading; adaptable to sun or shade, image 147

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) — Its upright form works beautifully in patio pots; where it may be grown as a tender perennial, image 149

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) — and combination containers; or create vivid mass plantings along walkways and entries, image 150

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) — 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) — and a refined but low-maintenance summer presence; though consistent moisture and regular feeding will, image 154

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) — red flowers in the garden; or deep burgundy companions, image 155

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 157

Red II Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Adaptable to sun or shade; but in most landscapes it is used as a reliable warm-season annual, image 158

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) — commonly referred to as Red II Begonia; a Proven Winners® selection, image 161

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) — is a vibrant upright annual that brings polished foliage and a confident wash of red to summer plantings, image 162

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

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