Begonia [Fortune Scarlet] Begonia 'Fortune Scarlet Red' (Fortune Series) (T)
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ABOUT
'Fortune Scarlet Red' is a bushy, tuberous perennial forming a compact mound of mid- to dark green foliage to 30cm tall. Clusters of vibrant red, double flowers are borne from summer into autumn
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia [Fortune Scarlet]
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by basal cuttings or stem cuttings from side shoots
Pests
May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, mites, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot
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