The BIG Series is a cross between angel wing begonia and fibrous begonia. Flowers are white, pink or red. Heart shaped leaves are green or bronze. These plants are loved for their early blooms, large flowers and vigorous habit. Flower clusters appear from May-frost. Beautiful mass planted in gardens or used in containers.
Begonia x benariensis 'Big Deep Rose with Bronze Leaf'
Begonia
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Clusters of orchid-like flowers
- Glossy heart-shaped leaves
- Dark green foliage throughout the year
- Blooms spring-frost
- Vigorous performer in sun or shade
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Height: 18 in
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Spacing: 14 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Red
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Vigorous
- Hanging Basket
- Disease Resistant
- Container
- Blooms all Season
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Begonia (Big Series)
Common Name: Begonia
The BIG Series is a cross between angel wing begonia and fibrous begonia. Flowers are white, pink or red. Heart shaped leaves are green or bronze. These plants are loved for their early blooms, large flowers and vigorous habit. Flower clusters appear from May-frost. Beautiful mass planted in gardens or used in containers.