Prima Donna Begonia Yellow with Red Picotee

Description

Brighten up your garden with the striking beauty of the Prima Donna Begonia Yellow with Red Picotee. This stunning begonia variety showcases vibrant yellow petals adorned with a delicate red picotee edge, creating an eye-catching contrast that will surely enhance any flower bed or container garden.

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2. Features:

• Unique Color Combination: The bright yellow petals with a red picotee edge offer a visually appealing contrast, perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden.
• Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening, this begonia variety grows compactly, making it a versatile choice for patios, balconies, and flower beds.
• Long-Blooming: Enjoy long-lasting blooms throughout the growing season, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.
• Easy to Grow: Known for being beginner-friendly, these begonias thrive in partial to full shade and can tolerate various soil conditions.
• Resilient and Robust: This variety is relatively low maintenance, offering reliable and vibrant blooms even in less-than-ideal conditions.

1. Specifications:

• Plant Type: Flowering perennial
• Bloom Color: Yellow with red picotee edge
• Blooming Season: Spring to Fall
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Spacing: 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) apart
• Hardiness Zone: 9-11 (ideal for warmer climates)
• Watering: Moderate, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Planting Instructions:

1. Sow the seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost.
2. Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and lightly press them in; do not cover.
3. Maintain a temperature of 65-75°F (18-24°C) and keep the soil moist until germination.
4. Once the seedlings are strong enough, transplant them outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Enhance your garden with the spectacular Prima Donna Begonia Yellow with Red Picoted, a perfect blend of beauty and ease of care!