Begonia crispa Marginata White-Red - Begonia bulbs

The Begonia Crispa 'Marginata White-Red' is a superb tuberous variety with large, bicoloured,d semi-double flowers. The white and curly petals are relatively wide and edged with burgundy. Compact and upright, it is perfect for filling a shaded area that is too shady for other summer flowers. It will be very decorative on mixed borders or pots and containers.

The genus Begonia belongs to the family of Begoniaceae. Mainly originating from intertropical rainforests, these plants often have fleshy underground stems, either a rhizome or a tuber. The Begonia Crispa 'Marginata White-Red' is a tuberous variety that flowers from June until the end of October. It maintains an upright habit and reaches an average height of 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16in) and slightly less in width. The foliage is deciduous, dark green, alternate and velvety. The asymmetrical leaf blades are characteristic of the genus and contribute to the exotic charm of begonias. The plant is herbaceous, and the tissues are swollen with water, so it is called a succulent stem. The flowers are semi-double, pure white with burgundy edges. The petals are curly along the edges.

This variety will tolerate a shaded area if it receives a few hours of sunlight daily. It prefers light and organic-rich soils that do not retain moisture. Begonias are frost-sensitive plants and cannot withstand negative temperatures. For this reason, they are often grown in pots or containers that can be easily moved into cold greenhouses or a conservatory at the first frost. If planted in the ground, the tubers should be stored away at the end of the flowering season and kept protected until the following spring. This beautiful begonia will be perfect alongside its alter ego, the Trailing Begonia Belleconia, which is pink, red, or orange cannas.