- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 9 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
The bright orange blooms of the Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia really stand out against its dark green-brown foliage. Also known as Begonia x hiemalis, Solenia® Chocolate Orange grows to around 12 inches with a mounded habit. Its double flowers are not only cheering, but reblooming and will continue all season long.
The Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia is perfect for adding some color and interest to your garden. This annual is well suited to edging a border or pathway, or growing in a container or hanging basket. It is considered hardy in zones 9 to 11. Deadheading is not required.
Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia Care
The Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia performs best when grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers fertile, moist and free-draining soil. Water frequently to keep the soil moist, but not wet or soggy. Fertilizing at the beginning of the growing season with a slow-release balanced feed will help support reblooming. Container-grown plants will also benefit from applications of a diluted liquid fertilizer twice a month.
In warmer parts, protect this begonia from any winter frosts. Alternatively, bring containers indoors to overwinter or dig up the corms to store and replant in spring. When grown in a container, more frequent irrigation will be required to prevent the soil from drying out.
Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia Spacing
The Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia grows to around 8 to 12 inches tall and wide. When grown as a bedding plant, a spacing of 10 inches will provide a mass of color.
Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Orange |
| Flower Description: Orange shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Winter |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Containers |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Solenia® Chocolate Orange Begonia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Begonia x hiemalis |
- SKU:
- BEGCOP
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
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
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 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
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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