Solenia
Begonia hybrid 'Solenia Velvet Red'
Eliator Begonia
![Begonia hybrid 'Solenia Velvet Red' Eliator Begonia from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3324.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
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- Sun tolerant Begonia!
- Vigorous growth
- Multi-stemmed; heavy flowering plant
- Excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers
- Mildew resistant
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Long Blooming](image/chars/char-86.png)
Long Blooming
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![No Deadheading](image/chars/char-78.png)
No Deadheading
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers evenly moist, well drained soil. Once etablished can tolerate dry spells. Trim as needed to reshape plant and promote more branching and blossoms. Feed regularly.
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Spacing: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 10-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Ground Cover
- Container
- No Deadheading
- Drought Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water