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Red Glory Begonia
Red Glory Begonia is a fragrant, double-flowered cultivar bred for shade gardens and container living. Its rich red blooms arrive reliably within 60 to 69 days, with a trailing habit that makes it naturally suited to hanging baskets and shaded patios. Hardy in zones 4 through 10 and reaching just 10 to 12 inches tall, this annual begonia offers season-long color from spring through fall, thriving in the partial shade where many flowers struggle.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-10
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Growth Stats
12 in
Height
Spacing
8
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Water
—
Zones
4-10
Size
12in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
The double blooms in deep red are genuinely fragrant, a trait rarely found in begonias and one that elevates this variety beyond purely visual appeal. Its trailing growth habit and lush foliage make it architectural in containers, while the resistance to Powdery Mildew keeps the plant healthy through humid summers when shade-loving plants often succumb to fungal problems.
Common Uses
Red Glory Begonia excels in hanging baskets where its trailing stems can cascade fully, in container gardens on shaded patios, and as a long-season bedding plant for partial shade borders. The fragrant blooms also make it a natural choice for placement near seating areas where you can enjoy the scent while relaxing outdoors.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Order tubers as a pre-order item, expecting shipment in late February or March for spring planting. Start tubers indoors in containers filled with moist potting mix, placing them in a warm location (around 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) to encourage sprouting.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures consistently exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Space plants 8 inches apart in partial shade locations. Harden off indoor-started plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor light and temperature over 7 to 10 days before final planting.
Pruning
Minimal pruning is required thanks to its naturally trailing habit. Remove any dead or damaged stems promptly, and feel free to trim back leggy growth to encourage bushier, more compact plants. Deadheading spent flowers extends blooming through the season.
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