Perennial Of The Day

Begonia 'Pin-Up®Flame'

Begonia

Type Perennial

Hardy range 9A to 10A

Height 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm

Spread 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm

Growth rate Average

Form Rounded

Exposure Full shade to partial sun

Bloom Color Orange, red and yellow

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy.

EnvironmentThis plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture NotesThis plant was chosen as a 1999 All America Selection. It was the first begonia to ever win an AAS award. It also was a 1991 Fleuroselect Medal winner. This yellow/orange/red, bi-colored plant is tolerant of heat and humidity and is a good choice for a patio container plant. If planted outside, this plant will go dormant in the winter in its hardiness zone. Mulch to protect it.

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