Begonia [Fortune Scarlet] Begonia 'Fortune Scarlet Red' (Fortune Series) (T)

begonia [Fortune Scarlet]

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

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia [Fortune Scarlet]

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H2

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead to prolong flowering

  • bambooSoil

    Sand, SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by basal cuttings or stem cuttings from side shoots

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, mites, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot