Scarlet
Across the warmer months, Begonia Bonfire® Scarlet covers itself in an eye-catching profusion of exotic bright scarlet flowers. Coming into bloom in late Spring, it continues to shower you with scarlet blooms all Summer long, right up until first frost.
As well as lovely flowers, Begonia Bonfire® Scarlet's foliage is an interesting rich green with serrated edges highlighted by a red margin. The bush itself is neat and dense. Low maintenance, easy-care, Begonia Bonfire® Scarlet can be grown in full sun or partial shade and isn't devastated by summer rains or drier summer conditions. A glorious plant where masses of color are required with little or no care.
Key Features
- Stunning profusion of bright scarlet flowers
- Perfect in patio pots, hanging baskets and in the garden
- Low maintenance and easy care
Suggested Uses
Patio pots or planters and hanging baskets. Also garden landscapes.
Growth Habit
Rounded profile, up to 20 inches wide as a garden plant or in a larger hanging basket.
Flower Size
2 inches long x 2 inches wide.
Mature Height
Garden height up to 20 inches.
Mature Width
Garden width up to 20 inches.
Spacing
Space 20 inches apart.
Hardiness
Tolerates mild frost in the garden.
Flowering Period
Flowers form from Spring through to Summer, until first frost.
Number Of Flowers
Up to 50% of the bush can be covered.
Flower Color
Bright Scarlet flowers.
Fragrance
No Fragrance.
Foliage
Rich green foliage with serrated edges highlighted by a red margin.
Pruning/Pinching
Branches naturally, but will benefit from pinching to induce side branches and more compact spreading growth.
Temperature
Recommended day temperature 72ºF with night temperature of 64ºF. Higher temperatures will reduce flower size and intensity of color. To increase flower size and intensity of flower color, once the buds are formed finish plants at 57ºF to 61ºF. Lower or higher temperatures will result in less than ideal plant formation. Temperature's higher than 79ºF will increase plant size and reduce flower size.
Light Needs
Grows in full sun to partial shade. In heavy shade, may spread producing lower growth, and fewer larger sized flowers.
Soil Needs
Performs bests in a well drained friable soil or good quality potting mix.
Water Needs
Keep moist through the growing season.
Fertilizer
Use a flower booster controlled release fertilizer in Spring.
Disease Tolerance
If grown in heavy wet soils or over watered, stems can rot from fungal diseases.
Pest Issues
Generally not damaged by pests, though white fly may cause some damage.
Varietal/Cultivar Name
Nzcthree