Iconia Series Begonia
Begonia hybrid
beh-GOH-nee-uh HIGH-brid
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Design
Filler
Safety
Mildly Toxic: Stomach Ache
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Iconia Series Begonia
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide