Begonia Fimbriata Group orange-flowered - Begonia bulbs

The orange-flowered Begonia Fimbriata is a tuberous begonia with a compact and bushy habit that is adorned with large, round and very double flowers, with serrated and fringed petals, of a vibrant orange. This small plant, which blooms generously throughout the summer, is ideal for ornamenting terraces and balconies, as well as flower beds. Easy to grow, this begonia also has the advantage of tolerating the sun, unlike other varieties.

Begonias belong to the Begoniaceae family and can be either tuberous or rhizomatous. Native to intertropical rainforests, they mainly come from South America but also from Africa or Asia. To put it simply, we can say that rhizomatous begonias are those that continuously grow in the forest and do not experience a dry season. Tuberous begonias, on the other hand, live in the same areas but at higher altitudes on slightly brighter sites and experience a dry season that causes them to lose their leaves. This is the time for them to produce fruits and replenish their nutrient reserves.

The orange-flowered Begonia Fimbriata belongs to the category of tuberous plants. It blooms from July to October. The plant will reach a maturity of about 30cm (12in) in width and 40cm (16in) in height, and it is not trailing. Its foliage is deciduous, dark green, alternate, and velvety. The leaf blades are always asymmetrical; the petioles have stipules at their base. The stems carrying the flowers are dark purple. The flowers of this begonia are of a pure and very vibrant orange. The plant is herbaceous and often succulent. It will grow better if it receives a few hours of sunlight per day. It prefers light soils rich in organic matter (well-decomposed garden compost) that do not retain moisture. Additionally, it is quite susceptible to powdery mildew and nematodes and requires regular but not excessive watering.

Begonia is a tender plant, so it does not tolerate negative temperatures. For this reason, it is often cultivated in containers that can easily be brought indoors in heated greenhouses or under a veranda at the first frost. If it is planted in the ground, it is time to remove them and keep them sheltered until the following spring. You can combine them with other Red or White Fimbriata begonias in large flower pots, as well as in border plantings.