King Begonia, Painted Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, Rex-cultorum Begonia 'Fireworks'

Begonia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fountain Valley, California

Loveland, Colorado

Hampstead, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Halifax, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Des Moines, IA (Zone 5a) | January 2011 | positive

I have found this plant to be very sensitive to drafts. Mine seems to prefer constant cool temperatures (mid-60s) and good humidity. Once...Read More

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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2008 | positive

A fantastic and popular rex cultorum hybrid from Mike Kartuz, of Vista, Ca -2000. 'Fireworks' is a cross between B. rex X B. cathayana.

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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

We bought this Rex Begonia in the Fall of 1999, this photo was taken late summer of 2000. It is one of our favorite Rex's.

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | May 2004 | positive

Another unique offerings.
It shines like a headlight in the shade.

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