Ernst Benary® Inc.
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
BEGONIA( PIN-UP™ ROSE, Tuberhybrida Group, PIN-UP™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Pin-up™ Rose Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Numerous hibiscus-like flowers that are white an pink cover the bushy Pin-Up™ Rose tuberous begonia. It also has lush dark green leaves with lighter veins. Belonging to the Tuberhybrida Group of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes, it grows from winter-dormant root tubers. The numerous flowers are bicolored with a yellow center, petals white with blushes of pink on their edges. Blossoms 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, showier male flower. Leaves are fleshy and jagged, glossy and dark green in color with lighter green veins.
Pin-Up™ Rose 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. Since it's tropical, it most often is 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
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm
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Width
8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm
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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
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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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, Semi-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, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
