Begonia spp. Tuberous Red

Common Name:
Tuberous Begonia (Red)

Description:
Tuberous Begonia (Begonia spp.) is a spectacular flowering plant known for its large, ruffled, and vividly coloured blooms. The red-flowering variety produces brilliant, showy flowers that contrast beautifully against its lush green foliage, making it a standout in shaded gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained, humus-rich soil with consistent moisture. Tuberous begonias are cool-season perennials that bloom profusely from late spring through autumn, then enter dormancy in winter. Regular deadheading encourages more blooms, and protecting the tubers from frost ensures their return year after year.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade
• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial (dormant in winter)
• Herbaceous
• Long Flowering

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets – Can cause irritation if ingested, particularly the tubers.

Companion Plants:

• Impatiens
• Fuchsia
• Coleus
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Ferns