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Picotee Begonia Mix

Begonia x tuberhydrida

$19.98
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ZONES  2-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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Picotee Begonia Mix delivers a stunning collection of 3 different two-toned begonias with colorful, scalloped edging. This mixture is perfect for planting in a container and will produce bright, double blooms in mid to late summer. Prefers shade or part-shade. (Begonia)

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Description

Picotee tuberous begonia mix provides upright color and are grown for their showy flowers. It's bright colors creates a display stunning against it's rich green foliage.

Tuberous begonias thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long. These beauties produce huge, colorful blooms that can an easily grow up to 5". Tuberous begonias add lavish color in shady spots under trees, in gardens and in containers. Tuberous begonias are hardy in zones 9-10 and considered annuals in zones 2-8.

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

Early summer until frost

Advantages

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

Additional information

Mature Height

10-12" tall

Bulb Spacing

3 per sq ft

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Flower Bulb Size

6-7 cm

Planting Depth

2" deep

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Flower Size

2-5" flowers

Plant Classification

Blend of Introduced Species & Cultivars

Growing Zones

  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
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Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Improved By You!

"We've listened! In partnership with our greenhouses and growers this product was improved based on your customer ratings and reviews."

— Erin (5/5)

If you like pink and white.

"Received a mix of three, two came up and are blooming - one white, the other is pink. The flowers are pretty but certainly don't look like the picture, the plants are the hardiest begonias I've ever seen. If a person is expecting colors as shown on line, I wouldn't recommend buying these. This is an issue with the other mix I bought as well. In the past my orders have been perfect, so not sure what happened this year. Out of 25 freesia bulbs, one came up; the begonias aren't producing colors I expected and one out of the six didn't come up. However, the peonies I ordered, one actually bloomed this spring and it is beautiful."

— Sally (3/5)

Beautiful showy flowers!

"In plant3ers that hang off of our fencing. Nice colors to brighten an otherwise dull cedar fence."

— BluHorizon (5/5)

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