| Common Name | Hanging Begonia |
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| 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. |
Begonia ‘Citra’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
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.
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
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