Ernst Benary® Inc.
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
BEGONIA( PANORAMA™ WHITE, Tuberhybrida Group, PANORAMA™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Panorama™ White Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Numerous big, pure white, camellia-like blossoms on a bushy plant with dark green foliage that forms an attractive mound describes the Panorama™ White tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. Its extravagant white flowers are double (having extra rows of petals). They are heavily 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 dark green in color, perhaps with dull bronze or reddish undersides.
Panorama™ White tuberous begonia needs a rich but well-drained soil in a partially shaded garden location. It should receive direct sunlight only early in the morning. Because it's a tropical plant, it is 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 readily diminish this begonia. When a plant begins 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. Tubers 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
10"-14" / 25.4cm - 35.6cm
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Width
12"-17" / 30.5cm - 43.2cm
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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
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Fruit Color
Tan
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Fruit Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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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
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
