Begonia
Flower · warm season · also called wax begonia, tuberous begonia
When to plant
- Set out plants about 2 weeks after your average last spring frost.
- Ready to harvest about 45 days after planting.
Wax begonias take sun or shade; tuberous types want shade. Dig tubers before frost to keep them.
Frost dates depend on where you live. Enter your ZIP code to get exact dates.
Dates by zone: 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b
Growing basics
Not edible.
Harmful to pets. Toxic to cats and dogs, especially the roots and tubers.
- Sun
- Part sun (4–6 hours)
- Spacing
- 8–12 in
- Soil temperature
- At least 60°F
- Time to harvest
- About 45 days
- Containers
- At least 1 gallons
- Plant family
- Other
Pests and problems
Grow it well
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