Begonia semperflorens – Double Up™ Red
These vigorous plants feature double flowers and dark foliage. They perform well in landcapes and in containers. These are very dense, upright, globe shaped plants that will flower all summer.
Features
These vigorous plants feature double flowers and dark foliage. They perform well in landcapes and in containers. These are very dense, upright, globe shaped plants that will flower all summer.
Continuous Re-Bloom
Dead-Heading Not Necessary
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
These plants are versatile working in both sun or shade, which makes them a wonderful unifiying plant to use in both sun and shade beds. Unlike older begonias, these are quite vigorous. They can tolerate some drought conditions, but will look their best with more consistent moisure and regular feeding. They love the heat and are self cleaning so the plants look very clean. They do not need to be deadheaded to bloom all summer long. What's not to love!
Uses Notes
Great in landscapes and containers.
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting
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.
