This
cross between a Tuberous Begonia and a winter-flowering
begonia combines the best features of both
-- the grace and charm of a summer tuberous
begonia with the durability and sun tolerance
of a bedding begonia. 'Charisma' is the
newest and best of these hybrids, offering
heat and rain tolerance in four colors of
large flowers.
Light
requirement: Durable in full sun
if kept cool and moist. They will be best
given light shade from the hottest direct
afternoon sun.
Water
and fertilizer: Begonias by their
nature are fairly drought tolerant. Thick
juicy stems store enough water that they
will outperform fuchsias and other hanging
baskets. Water them well once a day in baskets,
or irrigate as you would any bedding plant.
Good garden fertility will reward you with
constant flowering.
Suggested
uses: in hanging baskets, deck
planters, or mass plantings in garden beds.
While
much of the information in this tip is applicable
in several gardening zones/climates, some
of the plants and timing suggested are best
suited to the Northwest, generally in the
mild/wet growing regions found along the
I-5 corridor. You should make appropriate
adjustments or consult local gardening experts
in regions whose climates differ from this
area of the Northwest. |
