- Light Requirement is Full Shade to Partial Shade
- Height 8-12 Inches
- Width 12-14 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Hummingbird favorite!
Nonstop® Fire Begonia is a double flower in a bright orange against a canvas of dark green foliage. The plant provides a welcome splash of color to part shade or shade areas from late spring to frost.
Nonstop Fire Tuberous Begonia is a perennial native to tropical South America and south Africa. It is not cold hardy in the United States. It is heat tolerant so stays pretty until frost. Deer and rabbits don’t like this plant, but hummingbirds love it. It makes a nice border, looks good in the landscape, in hanging baskets, and in mixed containers. Its upright growth makes it a filler in containers.
Nonstop® Fire Begonia Care
Nonstop® Fire Tuberous Begonia grows in part shade to shade. When planting in the landscape, it should have compost or slow-release fertilizer sprinkled beside it. If in a container or hanging basket, fertilize regularly with water soluble fertilizer. Nonstop® Fire Tuberous Begonia needs regular watering, especially in containers and hanging baskets.
This plant does not need deadheading, but it will look neater if you deadhead it. Nonstop® Fire Tuberous Begonia needs fertile, well-drained soil that has a neutral pH or is slightly acidic.
Nonstop® Fire Begonia Spacing
Nonstop® Fire Tuberous Begonia is a short (8-12 inches) but wide (12-14 inches) plant. For the best growth and maximum blossoms, plant with a spacing of 12-16 inches.
Nonstop® Fire Begonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Orange |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 8-12 Inches |
| Spread: 12-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-16 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Fire' |
| Common Name: Nonstop® Fire Begonia |
| Other Name(s): Tuberous Begonias |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- BEGFIP
Container Sizes
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.
3.5" Pot
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
4.25" Pot
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
Quart Pot
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
#1 Pot
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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Pre-Ordered Plants
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 Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| 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.
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