A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant. Max Height 30cm to 35cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Begonia tuberhybrida ‘Guardsman’
A beautiful showy free flowering houseplant
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | tuberhybrida |
| Varietry | 'Guardsman' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 30cm, 35cm |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Dead head regularly, Keep dry when dormant, Lift and store frost free |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Seed |
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