Begonia Fimbriata Pink

The Rose Fringed Begonia is a tuberous begonia with a compact and bushy habit that bears large, round and very double flowers in a bright pink colour, with serrated and fringed petals, reminiscent of certain carnations. This small plant that blooms generously throughout the summer is ideal for ornamenting terraces and balconies, as well as flower beds. Easy to cultivate, this begonia also has the advantage of tolerating the sun, unlike other varieties.

Begonias belong to the Begoniaceae family and can be tuberous or rhizomatous. Originating from 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, causing them to lose their leaves. This is the time for them to produce fruit and replenish their nutrient reserves.

The Rose Fringed Begonia 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 laminae are always asymmetrical; the petioles have stipules at their base. The stems carrying the flowers are dark purple. The flowers of this begonia are a very bright pink. The plant is herbaceous and often succulent. It will grow better if it receives a few hours of sunlight per day. It appreciates light and organic-rich soils (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 frost-sensitive, so it does not tolerate negative temperatures. For this reason, it is often grown in containers that can be easily brought indoors in heated greenhouses or under a veranda as soon as the first frost arrives. If it is planted in the ground, it's time to remove them and store them in a sheltered place until the following spring. You can associate it with other red or white Fringed Begonias in large flower pots, as well as in the border of flower beds.