Ernst Benary® Inc.
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
BEGONIA( ORNAMENT™ YELLOW, Tuberhybrida Group, ORNAMENT™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Ornament™ Yellow Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Large, camellia-like, yellow blossoms on an upright, bushy plant with mainly dark bronze-green foliage aptly describes the Ornament™ Yellow tuberous begonia. Belonging to the Tuberhybrida Group of begonias, it was derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers and flowers are a bright, strong yellow. These extravagant flowers are usually double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and are set among open, succulent stems across the plant. They are produced in a cluster of three buds, with two smaller female flowers next to the larger, usually double and showier male flower. Leaves are fleshy, jagged and pointed, glossy and bronzy dark green, somewhat blackened.
Ornament™ Yellow tuberous begonias need a rich but well-drained soil in a partially shaded garden location. They should receive direct sunlight only early in the morning. Because these are tropical plants, they are most often grown in containers indoors, or if outdoors, in areas with warm winters and comfortable (not overly hot) summers. Excessive heat and humidity in summer will diminish and eventually wither these begonias; these are not as heat/humidity tolerant Nonstop Series' cultivars. When plants begin to yellow in the autumn after flowering, reduce watering to induce the natural winter dormancy. In cold climates, this is the time that the tubers should be lifted and stored inside in a cool, dry location until buds reappear in the spring. They may be replanted in pots or outdoors once danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are warm.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
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Height
8"-14" / 20.3cm - 35.6cm
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Width
10"-14" / 25.4cm - 35.6cm
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow
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Fruit Color
Tan
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Fruit Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green, Bronze, Black
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green, Bronze, Black
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green, Bronze, Black
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
