Tuberous Begonia
Begoniabertinii 'Compacta Red'

Synonym:Begonia bertini

Synonym:Begonia boliviensis

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Red-Orange
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow