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Sweet Begonia

Begonia Odorata 'Red Glory'

Delightful, fragrant, and colorful red flowers that are ideal for containers.


Easy to grow in partial to full shade in well-drained soil.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Full Shade, Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 3

For large, early blooms start indoors and bring outside after danger of frost has passed. Plant with hollow (knobby) side up, just below or at soil level, and round side down. Begonias like warm humid conditions, so keep moist but not overly wet.

Plant Height:

10-12 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms late spring to fall

Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

Sweet Begonia Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.