Begonia BELLFIRE™
A Fabulous Addition!
Chosen as part of the same breeding and selection process carried out by the New Zealand Corp & Food Institute that yielded the Begonia BONFIRE™, Begonia BELLFIRE is the first of many outstanding additions to this highly successful program.
This begonia has a profusion of coral pink, bell shaped flowers in Spring, Summer and Autumn. They can cover up to half the plant. Begonia BELLFIRE's deep plum foliage has serrated edges highlighted by a purple margin, and an upright bushy growth habit. It's a low maintenance, easy care plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. There's absolutely no doubt this one's a winner.
Just the Facts
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branding |
BELLFIRE
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| genus
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Begonia
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| species
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boliviensis var.
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| major use
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indoor or patio pots and hanging baskets
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| other uses
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garden landscapes
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| hardiness
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tolerates mild frost
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| light requirements
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grows in full sun to partial shade - in heavy shade may spread producing lower growth, and less large flowers
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| flower colour
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coral pink
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| fragrance
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none
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| flowering period
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flowers from Spring through Autumn, until frost
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| flower number
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up to 50% of the bush can be covered
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| foliage characteristics
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deep plum coloured leaves characterized by serrated edges highlighted by a purple margin
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| mature height
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garden height up to 0.8m
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| mature width
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garden width up to 0.8m
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| growth habit
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bushy upright profile as a garden plant
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| soil needs
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performs best in a well drained friable soil or good quality potting mix, avoid poorly drained soils
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| water requirements
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is drought tolerant once established, but for best results keep slightly moist Spring through Autumn
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| landscape spacing
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50cm apart
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| fertilizer requirement
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fertilize with a flower booster controlled release fertilizer in spring
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| pruning/pinching
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branches naturally, but will benefit from a pinching to induce side branches and more compact growth
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| disease tolerance
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if grown in heavy wet soils or over watered, stems can rot from fungal diseases
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| pest issues
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generally not damaged by pests, though White fly may cause some damage
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| special care
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no special care
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