Rieger Begonia, Elatior Begonia, Winter-flowering Begonia
Begoniax hiemalis 'Solenia Cherry'

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: x hiemalis (hy-EH-may-liss)
Cultivar: Solenia Cherry

Height

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

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings

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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow