Bring vibrant color and charm to your garden with Tuberous Begonia Red, a beloved variety prized for its lush red blooms and robust growth. This heirloom, non-GMO plant is easy to grow and perfect for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds. Known as a garden favorite, it offers long-lasting flowers that brighten any outdoor space throughout the growing season.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Tuberous perennial flowering plant
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Flower Color: Bright, vibrant red
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy form
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Height: 12 – 18 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer through early fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, hanging baskets, and decorative garden beds
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost risk passes.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Partial shade to filtered sunlight; avoid harsh midday sun.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: 10 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms and maintain bushy growth.