Begonia 'Orange Rubra' Begonia 'Orange Rubra' (C)

ABOUT
'Orange Rubra' is an erect evergreen perennial to 75cm in height, with bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small clusters of pendulous orange flowers appearing sporadically throughout the year
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia 'Orange Rubra'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back over long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by leaf cuttings
Pests
May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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