Common Name | Hanging Begonia |
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Family | Begoniaceae |
Genus | Begonia |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Annual |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Flower Color | Orange |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
How Different? | Unique |
Landscape Value | Use in a hanging basket for continuous flower color. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 32" / 20" / --" |
Soil (Garden) | Average porosity, organic soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average to high. Prefers humid conditions. |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | -- |
Begonia ‘Citra’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This vigorous trailer is always in bloom with vibrant, semi-double flowers. These unusual flowers are lemon-gold, edged in Chinese red. Pine green leaves. Super trailing and exceptionally graceful & showy in a hanging basket.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 32″ / 20″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 1.2 – 2.4 |
pH | 6.0 – 6.5 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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