- Rieger begonia
Botanical name: begonia x hiemalis
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: fall, winter
Hardy zone: zones 11-12
Flower color: comes in every color except blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cuttings
Landscape use: flower beds, borders, containers
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: long blooming periods
Watering instructions: keep the first half inch of soil between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : feed with a balanced fertilizer during the blooming season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: caladium, lobelia, coleus
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
