Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees'
Begonia
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Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Description
'Giant Santa Picotee' Begonia varieties are multiple! They are unequaled for performance and beauty, and will last for many years. These Begonias feature fully double blooms that are up to 6in. across. Cultivars include the following; Santa Teresa, Santa Paula, Santa Lucia, Santa Nicola, and Santa Elaina. They are fairly tight in size (at around 14" high), so grow these in a fun mixed border in the full or partial sun.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Blooming
There are many different types of flowers in this Genus, but the largest of them all are in the tuberous Begonia class. Begonias come in almost all colors except for blue.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Growth
Most Begonias do best indoors or in greenhouses as potted plants as they do well with moderate temperatures and humidity. There are several types of Begonias with different growing patterns: cane-type, hardy, Hiemalis (Rieger), multiflora, rex, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrub like, trailing or climbing, and tuberous Begonias. Although there's a wide variety of Begonia, types they all prefer bright indirect light or filtered sun.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Planting
Propagation is done most from leaf, stem or rhizome cuttings. They can be grown from seed, but the seeds are extremely small (has been described as dust-like).
Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Pest
Plants that prefer humid conditions are often time subject to fungal diseases and Begonias are no exception. Powdery mildew can be a problem.
Begonia (Begonia x 'Giant Santa Picotees') - Soil and irrigation
Do best with light, fast draining soils. The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never soggy for very long.
