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Superba Salmon Begonia

Begonia 'Superba Salmon'

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ZONES  3-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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The warm orange blossoms of Superba Salmon Begonia are large and luscious, almost covering the attractive serrated foliage of this stunning shade lover! The Superba series features compact cultivars with large, bright flowers. Superba Salmon has 4-6 inch wide double blooms, making it particularly well-suited to container culture. Grow this begonia in shady window boxes and patio containers - anywhere you want to show off outrageous color for the full summer season. (Begonia)

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Description

(10-12ā€ tall x 12ā€ wide) ā€˜Superba Salmonā€™ Begonia is yet another fantastic double begonia in the Superba series to deliver outstanding color in a compact cultivar. Its fully double orange flowers bloom so heavily and are so large that the lovely green serrated foliage has to take a back seat in the display! ā€˜Superba Salmonā€™ Begonia, like others in this series, is very well-suited to containers of all kinds and can be a secret weapon in the quest to create gorgeous containers on shady decks. If growing in garden beds, choose a sheltered, well-drained spot in shade or part shade and use ā€˜Superba Salmonā€™ Begonia near the front, giving it the space it needs to show off its tight, rounded habit. ā€˜Superba Salmonā€™ begonia tubers can be started indoors late in the winter to encourage earlier flowering, or simply wait until all danger of frost has passed to plant the knobby tubers directly in beds. Gardeners who wish to overwinter this tuberous begonia can bring containers inside in autumn to go dormant in a dark, cool space.

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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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Shade
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Late spring until fall

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

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Flower Bulb Size

6 cm

Planting Depth

2" deep

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Flower Size

6" 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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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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Unbelievably gorgeous, prolific, easy to grow!!!

"They came well packed, and I actually waited a few weeks before I planted them. At first I wasn't sure if anything was happening but once the bulbs started to grown they couldn't t be stopped!"

— Devon (5/5)

Plan to overwinter the 4 I have. May order others in late wi

"Started these bulbs in early March indoors after receiving them. Kept in a large east window until about mid April then set the pots outside until repotting in mid May. Fertilized only with 5-1-1 Fish Emulsion every 2 wks until late May. Don't understand why they have gotten so tall unlike the plants pictured in your photo. Any information you can give me would be appreciated. Outdoors they sit on the patio under a fairly large redbud tree. There are three plants in first photo, one in the other. Thanks, MJ"

— Mike (4/5)

These begonias are indeed superb!

"Easy to grow and maintain."

— Paddy B. (5/5)

Excellent product

"Received 4 bags of three tubers today. Not only are they very large and firm, but as a point of concern. I received 15 tubers. Three bags had 4 tubers in them, so I have a total of 15."

— Brooklyn G. (5/5)

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