Family: Begoniaceae

Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida Ilumination

Common Name: Begonia Illumination Series

DescriptionA series of pendulous tuberous Begonia hybrids with large double flowers.
Pronunciation(be-GON-yuh)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone10-11, annual else where
Sunlightbright indirect
Moistureevenly moist to slightly dry in containers, likes higher humidity
Soil & Siteaverage well drained organic
Growing Mediaaverage patio
Temperatureprefers cool temperatures between 55-85 degrees F
Flowerslarge double, red, yellow, apricot and white
Leavesgreen, reddish petioles
Rootstubers
Dimensions12 inches tall trailing up to 18 inches
Maintenancethe tubers can be over wintered
Propagationseeds
Author's NotesI grew this Begonia in an area that got bright indirect light for most of the day. It was a phenomenal bloomer. Double yellow flowers all summer.
Notes & Reference#117-Begonias (Mark Tebbitt)
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