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Sunny Dream Fragrant Begonia

Begonia odorata 'Sunny Dream'

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Cascading from hanging baskets and tumbling out of containers, ‘Sunny Dream’ Begonia is a ray of sunshine to invigorate shady spaces. ‘Sunny Dream’ Begonia blooms early summer through frost with cheery yellow double blooms. Among the most fragrant begonias, the double blooms fill shade gardens and patios with a delicate sweet perfume. Thick leaves are beautifully sculpted, adding loads of texture to the garden. (Begonia odora)

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Description

(10-12” tall) ‘Sunny Dream’ Begonia is the perfect plant for shade gardens and containers. Plant in masses beneath understory trees or line the porch with flowing containers. For a jump start on summer, pot tubers indoors in late winter and move plants outdoors after the threat of frost has passed. While begonias thrive in containers, they can be planted in the garden and are easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil. Plants do not tolerate frost. In zones 8 or cooler, dig plants in fall or move containers indoors, and store dry in a cool dark location over winter.

Planting & Care

Planting Begonias

We recommend starting begonia tubers indoors in the late winter, around February or March. If starting indoors, place planted begonias in a warm location with indirect sunlight, preferably an eastern, western, or south facing window. If you don't have an indoor window space, you will need a heat lamp to allow some light for growth. However, tubers can be planted from February to June depending on your region. In areas with hot summer temperatures, it's best to have begonias established earlier in the season. In colder zones, tuberous begonias are tender and cannot be placed outdoors during frost. Come spring, once the ground warms and the chance of frost is over, bring your begonias outdoors and either keep them in containers or transplant into the garden.

Planting Steps

  1. Prepare your garden bed or container. If planting in a garden, dig a hole a few inches deep to cover the tuber. If planting in a pot, find a pot that is twice the size of the bulb. Fill the pot 3/4 full with potting soil. Choose soil mixes with peat moss, because they retain moisture and create slightly acidic soil.
  2. One side of the tuber has a hollow dip and the other is round. Place the tuber round side down. The hollow dip is the top, sometimes it will already be sprouting buds. If the buds are coming up, gently place the tubers in the pot. The new growth is fragile, so try not to bump or break it.
  3. Cover tuber with soil, and water around the bulb. Keep pot or garden moist, but not to wet. Too much water will rot your begonias. Expect growth in 3-4 weeks after planting. If growing conditions aren't ideal, begonias can take longer to grow.
  4. After begonias have sprouted and are a couple of inches tall, you can transplant if desired. If you live in colder climates and it's free of frost, you can place outside.

Watering and Fertilizing

After planting tubers water slightly every few days or when the soil dries out. Begonias will rot if over watered, it's best to keep their soil just barely moist. Always water around the tuber, not directly on it. Fertilize every other week with a 20-20-20 organic fertilizer.

Aftercare and Storing Bulbs

In the fall after the leaves turn yellow, and or temperatures reach below 40 degrees at night, bring your begonias inside and use as a house plant or save for next spring. Begonias will naturally begin to slip into dormancy by themselves. In colder zones dig up tubers once the foliage has passed and store in a cool, dry, non-freezing place until spring. Allow tubers to dry out for 5-7 days before storing to reduce mold and rot. It is best to place tubers in a cardboard box or paper bag full of peat moss. Make sure to label the tuberous begonias for the following season.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Shade
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Summer until fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Easy To Grow
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Small Spaces
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

10-12" - Cascading

Bulb Spacing

3 per sq ft

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Flower Bulb Size

6 cm

Planting Depth

2" deep

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Flower Size

4" flowers

Plant Classification

Introduced Cultivar

Native To

Parent species native to the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Africa and the Americas
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