Solenia Scarlet Rieger Begonia (Begonia x hiemalis 'Solenia Scarlet')
bah-GO-nyah ex hy-MAL-iss 'Solenia Scarlet'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) Compact, Mounded in the Begoniaceae Family
Vivid scarlet-red, ruffled double blooms all season on a compact, mounded plant that thrives in sun or shade.

Solenia Scarlet produces vivid scarlet-red, double flowers with delicately ruffled petals from spring through frost. Because it's day-length neutral, this begonia blooms continuously without any deadheading. The well-branched, mounded plants stay tidy in containers and beds alike, and their mildew resistance keeps the glossy green foliage looking clean all season. Equally happy in sun or shade, it's an easygoing choice for nearly any garden spot.

Pros

  • Vivid scarlet-red, ruffled double flowers bloom continuously all season
  • No deadheading required to keep flowering
  • Tolerates both full sun and shade
  • Mildew-resistant foliage stays attractive

Cons

  • Not cold hardy; grown as an annual outside zones 9a-11b
  • Prefers consistent moisture and may wilt if allowed to dry out
  • Brittle stems can snap in heavy wind or rough handling
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Deadheading Not Necessary Mildew Resistant
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 8 - 12 inches tall. 8 - 12 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 9a - 11b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Mass Planting, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Potentially Toxic, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Late Spring To Fall
Flower Color Scarlet
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/17
2024 : 02/08 - 05/18

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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

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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