Begonia x tuberhybrida Midnight Beauty Orange

Begonia Midnight Beauty Orange, bears the Latin name Begonia x tuberhybrida Midnight Beauty Orange. It is a tuberous hybrid Begonia specifically selected for the colour of its chocolate foliage contrasting strongly with its orange flowering.

This Begonia has an upright and bushy habit reaching a height of 30 cm (12in) with a width of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in). Its leaves, typical of Begonias, are asymmetrical and dentate, but of a beautiful chocolate colour. The hairy, reddish-brown stems contribute to the decorative beauty of its foliage.

From July to October, an abundant orange flowering covers a large part of the foliage. The flowers are large double or semi-double bell-shaped flowers measuring 5-10 cm (2-4in).

Begonias from which it originates live in a cool and shaded environment sheltered from direct sunlight. But this remarkable variety can thrive both in full sun and in a shaded location.

Its bushy habit is ideal for flowering in borders, in pots on the terrace, and in hanging baskets on balconies and windows.

Cultivate Begonia Midnight Beauty Orange in pots or in borders, in rich and moist soil. It is a semi-hardy perennial plant that is sensitive to temperatures below 5°C. Therefore, in autumn, the clumps or pots should be brought indoors, allowing the foliage to dry before extracting the tubers from the soil, brushing them, and storing them in a dry place until the following spring.