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‘Florence’ Begonia

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Begonia tuberosa

10-12" tall and cascading. Luscious double blossoms in swirls of rosy-pink and white will spill over the edges of your pots for an old-world patio-garden vibe. Soft green foliage. Cascading form, recommended for containers.

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Bloom Color
rosy pink/white
Lifecycle
perennial grown as an annual
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Compare with other Begonias
Variety Product Type Bloom Color Lifecycle
Nonstop Tuberous Begonia seeds multi-colored perennial grown as an annual
‘Florence’ bulbs rosy pink/white perennial grown as an annual
‘Picotee Sunburst’ bulbs red-bordered apricot yellow perennial grown as an annual
Additional Information

Tuberous Begonia

We know what you’re thinking. Who plants begonias, besides my Midwestern grandma?! If you live in the woods with limited sunlight, or your balcony is shaded, or you miss your grandma, tuberous begonias offer lush textures, intense colors and a tropical aura with retro glimpses of old-fashioned summers on the cool patio. Velvety flowers bloom all summer, drooping languidly amidst red-tinted foliage. Excellent bedding or container plants.

Growing Tuberous Begonias

Soil: Cool, rich, moist but well-drained soil. Sun: Indirect sunlight, with good air flow.

Spacing: For beds, plant 2" deep, 8–12" apart; for containers 3–5" apart; after last frost. Place the knobby concave side facing upwards, rounded side down.

Care: Keep them well watered, and fertilize weekly for weeks of blooms.

Overwintering: After frost, snips stems, dig corms, and let them dry for a few weeks in a cool place. Shake off the rest of the soil and pack them in a cardboard box with a dry medium, like sawdust, and store in a cool dark place (40–50°) until spring.

Tender Summer Bulbs

Spring-planted bulbs offer wonderful variety to the cutflower market and are a staple in old-fashioned gardens. The bulbs we offer here are (mostly) not hardy to northern winters. Smart and thrifty people lift and store them over the winter; the rest of us treat them as annuals.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.