Begonia Tubers - Odorata - Red Glory
2 Bulb Bag
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60-90 Days to Maturity. Begonia ’Red Glory’. Red Glory Odorata Begonia Tubers. Spring to Fall bloom period. Non-GMO, fragrant double blooms in rich red with a trailing habit ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and shady patios. Lush foliage and continuous blooms from summer into fall. Plants reach about 10-12 inches tall.
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Growing Red Glory Begonia Tubers
Plant tubers after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warmed to at least 55-60 F. Place tubers with the concave side up, about 1-2 inches deep. Space 6-8 inches apart in containers or baskets. Use a rich, well-drained soil or potting mix.
Water well after planting, then keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced flower fertilizer every 3-4 weeks. Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. In colder climates, lift tubers after frost, dry them, and store in a cool, frost-free spot until spring.
Red Glory Begonias in the Flower Garden
With its trailing, cascading habit and vivid red blooms, Red Glory is perfect for hanging baskets and shady patios. The fragrant flowers and nonstop color bring brightness to areas where few other flowers thrive.
Lifting Red Glory Odorata Begonia
. Regularly remove spent blooms to keep plants producing. At the end of the season, when frost threatens, cut back foliage and lift tubers for storage until spring.
About Red Glory Odorata Begonia
Begonia ’Red Glory’ is a tuberous begonia cultivar valued for its abundant red double blooms, fragrance, and trailing form. Its cascading habit makes it especially suited for hanging baskets and shaded containers where continuous color is desired.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"The trick with tuberous begonias is even moisture, let them dry out too much, and they sulk, but keep them just right, and they’ll bloom nonstop until frost."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Red Glory Begonia Tubers - Units Per Package:
- 2 Tuber Bag
Red Glory Begonia Tubers are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Begonia ’Odorata Red Glory’ |
| Red Glory Begonia Color: | red |
| Red Glory Begonia Flavor: | Not intended for consumption. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial in zones 8, 9, 10; grow as an annual in zones 4, 5, 6, and 7 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-90 |
| Planting Depth: | 1-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 6-8 inches apart |
| Plant Height: | 10-12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Cascading, lush foliage with many blooms |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained, humus-rich soil |
| Temperature Preference: | Prefers warm soil; nights above 55-60 F ideal |
| Light Preference: | Partial Shade to Full Shade; avoid harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch |
Other
| Plant Width/Spread: | 10-12 inches |
| Pests and Diseases: | Rot in overly wet soils; slugs, snails, powdery mildew; ensure good drainage and airflow |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Fall |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, this bulb is commonly grown indoors as a houseplant or started 8 weeks before your last frost date for transplanting outdoors. |
| Landscape Use: | Borders, mass planting, hanging baskets, containers |
| Tolerance: | Deer-Resistant |