Begonia - Hanging Basket Yellow Red Picotee
Brighten your hanging baskets and window boxes with the vibrant Begonia - Hanging Basket Yellow Red Picotee. This tuberous variety showcases large, fiery blooms with warm yellow petals dramatically edged in striking red, creating a stunning visual contrast. Designed for heavy blooming from mid-summer through fall, these begonias are exceptionally easy to grow and care for. For an impressive display, plant three tubers in a 10-inch basket. Customers often praise their ability to achieve substantial size and provide continuous color throughout the season.
$16.22
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2766
/ 3259
#2766 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Sold as
3
/ large Begonia tubers
Who it's for
- Striking Picotee Coloration
- Excellent Trailing Habit
- Extended Summer Bloom
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Overwatering
- Requires Winter Storage
- Vulnerable to Powdery Mildew
Key Specs
Sold as
3 large Begonia tubers
Planting Depth
0.5 inches
Spacing
10-12 inches apart
Bloom Season
Mid-Summer to Fall
Light Needs
Partial Sun to Partial Shade; Bright Indirect Indoors
Hardiness Zones
9-11 or indoors
Height
12 – 18 inches Hanging
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 9, Zone 10
Features
- Large, fiery blooms with yellow and red edges
- Ideal for hanging baskets and window boxes
- Long, heavy blooming season
- Easy to grow and manage
- Ships as 3 large tubers
- Provides dynamic color contrast
- Container friendly
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Begonia Yellow Red Picotee for its spectacular visual appeal, specifically highlighting the vibrant yellow and red edging that creates an eye-catching display ideal for hanging baskets. Reviewers frequently commend the high quality of the received tubers, noting they are firm and well-packaged, suggesting excellent initial handling. While the resulting lush foliage and prolific blooms are highly rewarding, some novice gardeners experience friction due to the time required for dormant tubers to sprout. Successful growers find the perceived value high, as the flowers often surpass nursery quality. This product offers a premium experience for those patient enough to nurture the bulbs correctly.
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