Begonia Multiflora Maxima type

("Tuberous begonia / Begonia tuberhybrida")

Begonia Multiflora Maxima type

Lots of medium sized (3"/7cm) blooms on compact bushy plants, which makes them less vunerable to wind damage.

What You Need To Know Before You Plant:

When Will This Flower Bloom?

Early Summer continuous into late Fall

When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?

Spring

What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?

Partial shade to filtered sun

What Color Will the Flower Be?

Either red, scarlet, pink, orange, yellow or white

How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?

5 in / 13 cm

How Deep Should I Dig?

1* in / 3* cm

How Tall Will It Grow?

8-10 in / 20-25 cm

Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?

3

Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?

Yes

How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?

In borders, flower beds, window boxes and containers.

Other Popular Varieties

Usually sold by color only, but one named variety 'Switzerland' (scarlet flowers and unique burgundy foliage) is also on the market.

Additional Information

* PLANTING NOTE: do not plant too deep, rounded side down, hollow side up just below or at soil level. Adjust your planting dept according to the size of the bulb.

About the Family

Begonia Family

In the 1860's a number of tuberous begonias were discovered high in the forests of Bolivia and Peru, in the Andes mountains of South America. The genus Begonia has over 1,500 species. Here we only make mention of the 'tuberous' begonias that have been subdivided into various groups (depending on their flower form) each of which contains several hybrids which are in general only identified by their color. Next to bedding begonias ('Semperflorens') tuberous begonias are probably the best-known and most widely grown and enjoyed by the average gardener around the world.

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