Generations of careful breeding have produced a handful of dark leafed begonias and this is one of the best. Lovely roseform blooms and leaves with such rich shading that the foliage alone earns this plant its garden space. For a shade solution that's colorful, has attractive, full blooms that keep the plants covered with flowers all season long and deeply contrasted foliage as a bonus, here's your answer.

For planting info see the "Begonia Guide" link below.

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Common Name:

Tuberous begonia, dark-leafed roseform red

Botanical Name:

Begonia 'Dark Leaf Red'

Colors:

Brilliant 3-5" red blooms and rich, dark foliage

Height:

10-12"

Exposure:

Light to partial shade, more shade in hottest regions

Hardiness:

Zones 10-11, elsewhere lift tubers in autumn and store indoors

Bloom Time:

Mid summer through entire season. Long, heavy bloomers.

Bulb Size:

1 3/4 - 2 inches, the largest size commercially available for this variety

Bulbs/Pkg:

3 big bulbs

Planting Info:

Click here for the Tuberous Begonia Planting Guide

Note:

Fresh tubers will ship late February through June