Begonia – Bossa Nova® Yellow

Garden Height
12 - 16
Spacing
18 - 20
Spread
16 - 20
Habit
Trailing
Container Role
Spiller
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Colors
Yellow
Light Level
Part Shade to Shade
Proven Selections

Continuous Re-Bloom

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Long Blooming

Maintenance Notes

Easy Care.

Uses Notes

Use in Containers and Landscapes

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements Medium

Water Requirements Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Standard PPP. Spring to Summer Sales.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-7
6" and Gallon Pot : 6-8
7-9" Pot : 7-9
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators

Pinching should not be necessary except to shape. 150 to 200 ppm cycocel can be used for growth regulation if needed.

Pest and Disease Management

Standard pest and disease practices as outlined in the notes.

Grower Tips

Flower drop should be expected. Proper timing so that plants are sold quickly will help decrease messiness.

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