Sutherland Begonia

SKU # P4340

Latin Name: Begonia sutherlandii

Category: PLANTS

Tuberose rooted, it grows quickly and blooms summer to fall, the abundant sherbet-orange blooms sporting bright gold centers. Lovely light green leaves are the perfect complement to the masses of petite flowers. Overwinter dormant and dry until spring revives them for an encore show. Limited quantity.

Lifecycle: Annual, tender perennial

Hardiness: Tender Annual

Zone: 9,10

Color: Light orange

Size: 6" h X 1-1.5' w

Season: Summer to Fall

Sun: Partial shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

We use several symbols and abbreviations in our catalog:

: especially fragrant
: great for containers
: great cut flower
: deer-resistant
: heat and/or drought tolerant
: attracts butterflies
:hummingbird favorite
: Honey Bee Favorite
: Native Flower

Hardiness codes:

HA -- Hardy Annual. Hardy annuals can stand some frost, so sow in the open ground well before the last spring frost date, or, in warm winter areas, sow in fall.
HHA -- Half-hardy Annual. Half-hardy annuals will survive a very light frost but are planted in the open at the last spring frost date or a little later. They can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost.
TA -- Tender Annuals. Tender annuals are warm weather plants that cannot withstand any frost and prefer warm nights. Tender annuals with long weeks to bloom (16-18+) should be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost.

Growing Guide

When to Set Outside

In springtime, when nighttime temperatures remain above 55°F.

Placement & Cultivation

Begonia is wonderful as a summer container specimen that effortlessly lights up shady areas with lush leaves and masses of flowers, and paired with coleus, fuchsia and browallia. When moving up into a larger pot select a container that is about 1" in diameter larger and with good drainage, such as unglazed clay. Use a peat-based mix with added perlite, filling the container so that when planted, the top of the rootball is about an inch or so below the top of the container. Fill in around the rootball and firm lightly. Fibrous begonias can be planted slightly deeper than its previous depth, which will encourage fresh growth of roots as well as stems. Bring inside for the winter when nighttime temperatures drop below 50°F.
Water Use: Medium
Watering Details: Water 1-2 times a week (about an inch each time), waiting until the soil is dry 1" down into the media, as excess watering can cause rot. Thrives in high humidity areas.
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0).
Fertilizer: Top dress in spring with a slow-release organic all-purpose fertilizer and again in midsummer.
Diseases & Pests: Slugs may be interested in eating begonias—if they show up, sprinkle some iron phosphate slug bait pellets on the soil around the plant. Diatomaceous earth can also be used.

Plant Description

Plant: Serrated medium-light green leaves with hints of pink, in a branching, somewhat trailing habit.
Flowering: Single orange flowers appear in clusters
Seeds: Each female flower will turn into a capsule containing the tiny brown seeds. Bubils form in leaf axils and can be planted on the surface of pots to propagate more plants.

Fun Fact

Begonias are one of the most prevalently cultivated plants, with over 1,000 species and innumerous hybrids.

Sutherland Begonia

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Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

Hardiness codes:

Growing Guide

When to Set Outside

Placement & Cultivation

Plant Description

Fun Fact

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