Surefire Rose Begonia (Begonia x benariensis 'Surefire Rose')
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Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Begoniaceae Family | |
About Whopper BegoniasShowy and fabulous in gardens and containers, Begonia benariensis grows to a respectable 2 feet tall and likes to be the star of the show. Her shiny, waxy dark green leaves and rose-hued blooms are romantic, sure, but don’t let that fool you - this girl is tough as nails. If your version of “gardening” is to pop something in a pot in April and forget about it until the Fourth of July, Begonia benariensis might be just the boss babe you’ve been searching for.
Her tour du force? She’s happy in both sun and shade, making her a truly versatile star. |
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ConsThis plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live. |
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Plant Data | |
Mature Size | 12 - 24 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide. |
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Zones | 10a - 11b (Usually hardy to 30° F) |
Tags | Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Filler, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Thrillers |
Flower Color | Pink
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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