I'Conia Portofino Hot Orange Begonia (Begonia boliviensis 'I'Conia Portofino Hot Orange')
bah-GO-nyah bol-iv-ee-EN-sis 'I'Conia Portofino Hot Orange'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) Mounded in the Begoniaceae Family
I'Conia Portofino Hot Orange brings bold, double, frilly orange blooms and dark green foliage to containers and baskets in sun or shade.

Bred by Dummen Orange for the I'Conia Portofino line, I'Conia Portofino Hot Orange produces bold, double, frilly orange flowers above dark green, heart-shaped foliage on a compact, mounded plant. It blooms from late spring into early fall, tolerating full sun to full shade but performing best with some protection from hot afternoon sun. Well suited to containers and hanging baskets, it needs evenly moist, well-drained soil to look its best.

Pros

  • Bold, double frilly orange blooms
  • Compact, bushy, mounded habit
  • Tolerant of a wide range of light, from full sun to full shade
  • Well suited to containers and hanging baskets

Cons

  • Prefers protection from hot, direct afternoon sun
  • Needs evenly moist soil; avoid letting it dry out or sit wet
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights
  • Bred by Dummen Orange for the I'Conia Portofino line
  • Large, showy double flowers
  • Tolerates everything from full sun to full shade
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 16 inches tall. 12 - 16 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 9a - 10b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Filler, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Hanging Basket, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Potentially Toxic, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Late Spring To Early Fall
Flower Color Orange
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 07/12
2024 : 02/08 - 06/15
2023 : 03/02 - 05/21

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