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Fact Sheet

Introduction

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Begonia BONFIRE® Scarlet is a stunning addition to the very popular BONFIRE series, with an eye-catching profusion of exotic bright scarlet flowers covering up to half of the plant. BONFIRE Scarlet has rich green foliage with serrated edges highlighted by a red margin that contrast nicely against the bright flower color, and a neat, bushy growth habit.

Quickly coming into bloom in late spring, it continues to shower you with masses of bright scarlet blooms from spring all summer long, right up until first frost.

Low maintenance, easy-care, BONFIRE Scarlet can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is not afraid of summer rains or drier summer conditions. It is ideal 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 72°F with night temperature of 64°F. 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 57°F to 61°F. Lower or higher temperatures will result in less than ideal plant formation. Temperatures higher than 79°F 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

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