50+ Wax Orange Begonia Tuberosa Flower Seeds- Begonia Double Orange-Begonia Tuberosa -Great Annual houseplants-B010
The beautiful double orange Begonia is a real performer, and it can be established by growing Begonia Tuberosa seeds! Begonia plants are popular and greatly admired for their compact growth and incredible color display all summer long. Begonias do very well in dappled light, giving color where many flower cannot perform well. Double Orange Begonia is a shade-tolerant beauty that ignites the late garden with fiery orange, double blooms. Growing 10-12” tall, Double Orange is the perfect choice for small-space gardens or containers. Imagine these in a window box with pink and white varieties! (Begonia) How To Grow Begonia From Seed: Start Begonia seeds indoors 12 weeks before last frost. The flower seeds are very small and should not be covered. Press the Begonia seeds onto the sterile potting mixture, water from underneath to avoid fungus, and cover the flower seed tray with glass or plastic wrap to hold in the moisture. Harden off Begonia plants for 10 - 14 days before transplanting outdoors. They are frost-tender, so plant after frost danger has passed. Transplant tuberous Begonias into quality garden soil that has had organic matter added to it. Begonia care includes keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Also, Begonias are heavy feeders and perform best with a monthly application of a balanced liquid fertilizer. Begonia plants also look best if they're trimmed after the blooms are spent. Latin Name: Begonia Tuberosa Double Temperature: 70 - 75F (21-23 C) Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Sow seed on a fine media with good water holding capacity and good drainage. Do not cover seed as light is required to germinate. Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 10 inches Season: Annual Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10 Height: 12 inches Bloom Season: Spring to fall Bloom Color: Orange Environment: Partial shade to full shade Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.5-6.2 Deer Resistant: Yes Often House Plant: Yes