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Week 16 – April 19, 2024

Plant Information

Prelude Scarlet Begonia

  • Prelude Scarlet Begonia - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Begonia semperflorens

Common Name: Wax Begonia

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Glossy green foliage is attractively variegated with creamy-white. The mixed flowers bloom continuously, adding a lovely variety of color. An ideal accent for containers, baskets or landscape beds.

Grower Information:

A Ball Seed Exclusive selection. Available as Ball Premier Line® seed.

Here’s the perfect green-leafed partner to the Harmony series. All four bright Prelude colors are well-timed with their bronze-leafed partners, delivering the same outstanding outdoor performance all season long. The very uniform, free-flowering plants are tolerant of rain and heat.

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