Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Fabulous foliage and flowers make this begonia a must-have for your containers and landscape. The foliage is a shade of dark bronze to black, highlights the masses of red, double blooms. With a height of 8-11 inches and a spread of 8-14 inches, this tough, compact plant will give you blooms all summer. It is easy care, heat tolerant, and vigorous.
Double Up™ loves the heat. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. With its dense, upright, globe-shaped, uniform habit, it is perfect as a filler in containers, for mass planting in the landscape, and for borders. It makes a great edging plant.
Double Up Red Begonia Care
This easy-to-grow plant likes weekly feeding with ¼-strength fertilizer. No deadheading is needed; if it gets leggy, don’t be afraid to cut it back . Give it consistent moisture. Plant this begonia in a moist, well-drained area. It thrives in sun or shade.
Double Up Red Begonia Spacing
Space this plant 6-12 inches in the border. You may want to plant them a little closer together in a container.
Double Up Red Begonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Black |
| Foliage Description: Dark bronze to black |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 8-18 Inches |
| Spread: 8-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 6-12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Double Up Red Begonia semperflorens 'LEGDBLRED' USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
| Common Name: Double Up Red Begonia |
| Other Name(s): Wax Begonia |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- BEGURP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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