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Begonia Fibrous Prelude Plus Scarlet

Wax Begonia

  • »  Large, scarlet, orchid-like flowers with yellow centres
  • »  Many flower all summer long
  • »  Lush, succulent-like, glossy, dark green foliage
  • »  Nice, compact, mounding habit
  • »  Larger, earlier flowers and more vibrant foliage than Prelude
  • »  Showstopper colour for shade gardens or planters!

Ball Horticulture
Attributes
• Accent
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Drought Tolerant
• Edging
• Great Foliage
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Mounding
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Begonia 'Scarlet'

- perform well in rich, well-drained soil, but allow soil to dry between waterings
- mulch around base helps lock in moisture
- tolerates rain and heat
- forms tight, compact plants in full sun
- bronze foliage performs better in full sun; green leaves better in part sun
- looser form and slightly fewer flowers in the shade
- deer resistant