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Mandalay® Flamingo Tuberous Begonia
Begonia
Part Sun to Sun
8 - 12
Mandalay begonias will be available in limited quantities this season so they will be difficult to find.
Im SO not your typical tuberous Begonia. Instead of the usual round, rosy-posy looking flowers, mine are dangly, bright pink bells that flare open on the ends. Like something you would see in an exotic place such as Mandalay in the nation of Burma/Union of Myanmar. The bells (and there are boatloads) swing and sway from long, arching branches.
One thing thats always been a given about Begonias is that theyre for shade. Not me. Full sun in cool regions (Ive already made a bunch of Begonia lovers very happy). In the South, part shade. Of course, I am like other Begonias in some ways. Bloom like crazy in mid to late summer. About the easiest to grow plant there is. Happy outside where Im an annual except in zones 9 -10. Just as delighted to be a houseplant. Other colors are Mandalay Pearl (white) and Mandalay Mandarin (deep orange).
"A Real Simple magazine Top 10 goofproof Plant"
Features
Single flowers look like hoop-skirted belles of the ball. The bright colors and hanging nature are enchanting.
Award Winner
Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary
Characteristics
Garden Height:
8 - 12 Inches
Spacing Maximum:
12 Inches
Spread Maximum:
0 Inches
Flower Colors:
Pink
Flower Shade:
Pink
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Shade:
Dark Green
Habit:
Trailing
Container Role:
Spiller Plant Needs
Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun
Bloom Time:
Planting To Frost
Hardiness Zones:
10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Uses:
Container
Uses Notes:
Great in containers by themselves or when combined with other plants.
Duration:
Annual
Water Category:
Average
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Maintenance Notes:
Tuberous Begonias form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, before frost kills the top of the plant, cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store the tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.
Patent Information:
Mandalay® Flamingo Begonia 'Innbolpink' PP: 20607 Can. PP: 3801
Plant Fun Statement:
I'll KNOCK your socks off!
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| Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
| 2008 | Excellent Rating | Boerner Botanical Garden |
