Name: Begonia 'Citra'
SKU: BEGCIT

Begonia ‘Citra’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

This vigorous trailer is always in bloom with vibrant, semi-double flowers. These unusual flowers are lemon-gold, edged in Chinese red. Pine green leaves. Super trailing and exceptionally graceful & showy in a hanging basket.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 32″ / 20″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Common Name	Hanging Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PPAF
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	32" / 20" / --"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Flower Color	Orange
Leaf Color	Green
Soil	Average porosity, organic soil.
pH	6.0 - 6.5
Exposure	Full Shade
Special Uses	Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average to high. Prefers humid conditions.
How Different?	Unique
Landscape Value	Use in a hanging basket for continuous flower color.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	--
Grower Notes	Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep.