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Odorata Begonia Mix

Begonia odorata

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ZONES  3-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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The Odorata Begonia Mix has lightly fragranced double flowers in shades of pink, white and red that start blooming in mid-summer and last until frost. Shaded or partly-shaded decks and patios get a beautiful boost when the gardener grows Odorata tuberous begonias in containers. The succulent green foliage is vigorous and loves moisture retentive soil. (Begonia tuberhybrida)

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Description

(10-12” tall x 12-18” wide) The soft color scheme of Odorata Mixture Begonias has been professionally combined, allowing you to effortlessly create a seductive combination of scent and flower color in your shady and part-shade containers. Fully double, succulent blooms come in shades of pink, white and red and are held on strong stems just above dark green serrated foliage. Begonia Tubers can be started indoors for early bloom, or outside when temperatures warm above freezing. Odorata Mixture Begonias are usually at their best in containers where the abundant blooms can reach high or loosely fall over the sides of the pot. Plant in rich, moisture-retentive soil that drains well. Watering too much can rot the tubers, which should be planted on their sides with the top of tuber at soil level. If planting in garden beds, make sure soil is moist but well-draining and ensure the plants are sheltered from afternoon sun.

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.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Shade
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Summer

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

7 cm

Planting Depth

2" deep

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Flower Size

Up to 5" flowers

Plant Classification

Blend of Introduced Species & Cultivars

Native To

Parent species native to the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Africa and the Americas
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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Lots of Foliage, Barely Any Blooms

"I planted these in a container to liven up a partially shady corner of our patio. I was delighted at how quickly they grew once the bulbs went in, but I got maybe 2 blooms all summer. And they didn't smell at all. Tons of foliage, so that's a plus. Hoping next year will be better, but I'm starting to think about Plan B."

— Jules (3/5)

I Adore These Begonias

"I have never been a fan of Begonias but have a semi-shady spot on my front stoop so I thought I would give them a try -- now I am in love and wonder how I ever lived without them! This mix has unusually shaped flowers in stunning tropical colors, and are subtly fragrant as you walk past. Required very little watering and became very large and lush. One of the things I loved is that when the order came I totally forgot about it and by the time I planted the roots they were like dried up little hockey pucks. I just kept my fingers crossed and planted them and they became ginormous and flowered early and often. (I wouldn't recommend this approach -- results probably vary ;) )"

— Leslie (5/5)

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