Elatior begonias (Begonia x hiemalis) bloom have a double flowers are the eye-catcher par excellence with their deep yellow inside and intense red. Profuse bloomer with large, showy flowers covering glossy, vigorous foliage. This hybrid of begonias was created by crossing tuberous begonia with a wax begonia and is a close relative of the the rex begonia. Cheerful color for garden's edge and indoor or outdoor containers. These are not hardy in our zone (7) but the corms can be dug up, stored for the winter and replanted the next spring.
Tolerant of sun, humidity and mildew. Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil. Try mixing these sun tolerant begonias with other medium vigor plants in hanging baskets, upright containers and in well-drained landscape soil. These begonias prefer moist but not wet, well-draining soil. Plants will perform best with limited overhead watering, early enough in the day to dry completely before nightfall. Unnecessarily wet foliage at night can promote disease issues. Otherwise, the plants are largely carefree.
12-18 in. tall, 1-2 ft. wide at maturity.
The leaves and underground parts of begonias contain toxic calcium oxalates so they are poisonous to pets. Deer are generally selective herbivores, but they may eat begonias when food is scarce.
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Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.