- Can Grow Anywhere - Full Sun to Full Shade!
- Height 12-24 Inches
- Width 18-24 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
The profusion of bright red flowers contrasting with the dark green foliage of Begonia Surefire Red will be a winner in your garden. This versatile begonia can be grown in any light level garden from sun to shade. This medium height will reach between 12 and 24 inches in height and a width of 18 to 24 inches in an upright habit.
This award-winning top-performing begonia is long blooming and produces flowers from spring to frost. Begonia benariensis is a good choice for a border plant or in mass garden plantings. It can be mass planted alone or in combination with other plants that prefer similar growing conditions. This stunning plant is best used in the thriller role in a container garden.
Surefire® Red Begonia Care
This begonia is heat tolerant and has a long blooming period without deadheading. It has average water and soil fertility requirements. They can stand up to drought conditions but will do best with consistent moisture levels.
Begonia Surefire Red is typically grown as an annual but is hardy in USDA planting zones 10 and 11. It may survive indoors as a houseplant because it can thrive in various light conditions.
Surefire® Red Begonia Spacing
In garden settings, space this plant 12 to 18 inches center on center. It can be spaced a minimum of 8 inches apart in a container garden to create a fuller look. You may need to cut it back if the container becomes too crowded.
Surefire® Red Begonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Rich Red |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 12-24 Inches |
| Spread: 18-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Combinations, Container, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Begonia benariensis 'Red' |
| Common Name: Surefire® Red Begonia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- BERSRP45
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 Know 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 Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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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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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
