Common Name | Flowering Begonia |
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Family | Begoniaceae |
species | -- |
Plant Series | Begonia DAYSTAR™ Series |
Plant Type | Annual |
US Patent # | ('TNBEGDY') PP28713 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
How Different? | Trailing + dark and patterned leaves + large yellow, single flowers. |
Landscape Value | Use as a hanging basket, a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 16" / 8" |
Soil (Garden) | Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity. |
Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | -- |
Begonia DAYSTAR™ ‘Yellow’
*** 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 lushly beautiful, cascading begonia has large 3″ yellow flowers on display all season. The flowers are well set off with the dark and patterned foliage. Excellent for hanging baskets.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 16″ / 8″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately 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 | 8 – 10 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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