Annuals – Reiger 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