Begonia, Tuberous Begonia, Bolivian Begonia 'Bertini'

Begoniaboliviensis

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
boliviensis (boh-liv-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red-Orange
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2008 | positive

Tuberous hybrid bred using B. boliviensis x B. veitchii

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