Sutherlandii Begonia

Sutherlandii begonia

Grow outdoors in well-drained humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil. Grow in good but not direct light in a frost-free area.

Do begonias need sun or shade?

They do best in situations with shade or morning sun/afternoon shade. Most varieties have flowers that hang down a little, making tuberous begonias ideal for hanging baskets and window boxes rather than garden beds and borders. No matter where you grow them, make sure they have good drainage to prevent rot.

Which begonias are the hardiest?

The hardiest begonia, by far, is the tuberous Begonia grandis (USDA zones 6-10; Sunset zones 3-24) from China and Japan. Several clones are now in cultivation. The typical form has large round leaves with a pale green reverse, or with red veins, and pale pink or white flowers.

How do you care for begonia perennials?

Plant both annual and perennial begonia types in partial shade, with moist, well-drained soil high in organic content. They need bright light to flower, but too much direct sunlight may scorch the leaves. Ideally, choose a site with morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sunlight beneath an open tree canopy.

How long can you keep a begonia alive?

As the water evaporates, it will create a zone of humidity around your plant. No begonia has a long life span. Most only live for 2 to 3 years, even with good care. Cane begonias such as angel wings go dormant if the temperature gets too cool.

Can you leave begonias in the ground over winter?

Leaving Begonias In The Ground As long as the type of begonia you have is hardy in your climate, then you can overwinter them right in the ground. If they have tubers, then they'll survive as long it stays above 50°F. During the winter, the foliage on tuberous varieties may die back if the bulb goes dormant.

Do begonias do better in pots or in the ground?

Begonias prefer growing in light, rich soil with a good concentration of humus, similar to the makeup of potting soil. So it's no surprise the plants tend to thrive in containers. Begonias planted in a pot should be spaced 4-6″ apart and with the tubers buried hollow-side up.

Do you deadhead begonias?

Most begonias don't need deadheading but look better if you snap off old flower stems. Don't deadhead sunflowers because the seeds are important food sources for birds.

Can begonias take full hot sun?

Begonias need some sunlight, but they don't do well if that sunlight is harsh and direct. Instead, place them in filtered light, such as beneath high, thin tree canopies.

What is the most beautiful begonia?

The variety of different species and varieties of begonias is gigantic. We have summarised the most beautiful types of begonias for you.

• Leaf begonias. Polka dot begonia (Begonia maculata)
• Flower begonias. ...
• Winter hardy begonia species.
• Wax begonia varieties.
• Elatior begonias.
• Tuberous begonias.

What is the easiest begonia to grow?

Cane begonias are among the easiest to grow. Showy hanging clusters of red, pink or white flowers open in spring and summer. Some cane-stemmed begonias flower all year long. These begonias have handsome foliage as well as attractive flowers.

Can begonias survive 50 degrees?

Most species of begonias can be damaged by temperatures lower than 45 or 50 degrees.

Do begonias come back every year?

This results in at least four months of blooms a year and if looked after properly, they will come back year after year so one purchase will give years of enjoyment in your garden. Begonias are extremely versatile and can be used in different ways.

How do I keep my begonias for next year?

Put them on screen trays or pack them in dry peat, sawdust, sand or other insulating material. Store tubers in a dry, dark, cool (above freezing) area. In the spring, start begonia plants by placing the tubers on damp potting soil in a warm environment.

Do begonias like to be cut back?

Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant have healthier looking growth and helps encourage the plants to put energy towards producing more flowers.

Can you keep begonias as a houseplant?

Begonias are some of the most beautiful, visually interesting plants you can grow indoors. However, they can be a bit picky about light and water, though not overly delicate, making them a great intermediate-level plant project.

Do begonias go dormant indoors?

Some Begonias go dormant for the winter and others have no dormant period and continue to grow and flower for the entire winter. As fall approaches many gardeners want to bring their flowers indoors to keep enjoying them into the fall and winter months.

How do I know if my begonia is tuberous or fibrous?

Gently dig up your begonia and take a look at the roots. Fibrous-rooted begonias will look stringy; rhizomatous will have creeping surface stems and roots; and tuberous begonias have a round, flattened brown tuber that looks, well, a lot like a cow pie!

What should I do with my begonias in the winter?

You can overwinter tuberous begonias by digging up, drying, and storing the begonia tuber through the cold season. To succeed, the tubers must be indoors before the first frost, preferably before temperatures drop below fifty degrees outside.

Can I bring my potted begonias inside for the winter?

Fibrous-rooted begonias make great house plants over the winter, as do the rhizomatous types (such as Rex begonias), which are grown primarily for their foliage. All you really need is a little space and a bright window, and these types of begonias will continue to grow (and possibly even bloom!)

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