Begonia, Tuberous Begonia, Bolivian Begonia
Begoniaboliviensis 'Bertini'

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: boliviensis (boh-liv-ee-EN-sis)
Cultivar: Bertini

Height

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
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