Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Begoniaceae

Genus:

Begonia

Species:

Begonia coccinea

USDA Symbol:

BECO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

240 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, coral

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds are extremely fine dust-like and require light for germination. Surface sow on moist medium without covering.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI