New Begonia Introductions For 2013
See the latest from breeders in this popular genus.
Begonia boliviensis 'Santa Cruz Sunset' from Benary
An alternative to cutting raised varieties, 'Santa Cruz Sunset' has a compact, upright habit during production. It is drought and rain-tolerant and thrives in full sun and shade. Fiery bright red-orange bell-shape flowers cover plants.
Height: 12 to 16 inches
Spread: 16 to 20 inches
Comments (2)
Gregory Sytch (Thu Nov 22 10:00:28 2012)
All tuberous do not tolerate extreme heat with humidity. I am in Tampa Bay, and by June they melt. Period. In areas with drier summers they do much better, but prefer a drop in temp at night. As Horticultural Correspondent for the American Begonia Society, I have experience!
Peter Klement (Tue Sep 4 11:07:05 2012)
What kind of summer heat tolerance do these new Tuberous types have? Are they only adapted for areas where with moderate summer temps? Has there been breeding improvement for hot summers, and how much heat will they take? Do they potentially open new markets?
