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Begonia Gryphon Seeds

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
14 - 16 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Year round foliage

BLOOM COLOR
None

ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade to shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
12 - 15 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to Winter

BLOOM COLOR
PInk

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Winter

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Partial sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR
Orange

ENVIRONMENT
Partial sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Partial sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR
Rose

ENVIRONMENT
Partial sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR
Red

ENVIRONMENT
Partial sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 5.5 - 5.9

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Begonia x hybrida (Gryphon) - Low-maintenance, easy-care, water-efficient plant which tolerates shade, partial shade and dry conditions for great success in many locations. Exotic-looking, light green foliage with dark green veins gives a big "wow" factor!MORE BEGONIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
16 - 18 inches









Begonia x hybrida (Gryphon) - This foliage begonia is low maintenance, easy care, and doesn't use a lot of water. It tolerates shade, partial shade and dry conditions for great success in many locations. Exotic-looking, light green foliage with dark green veins gives a big "wow" factor! Garden-to-house Gryphon lets you extend the growing season when plants are brought indoors to enjoy at the end of the outdoor growing season. Can grow to 30 inches tall in hot/humid conditions. Easy-care, low-water plant blends beauty with durability to make dramatic mixed or solo containers.
Gryphon Begonia is bred for its superb foliage that combines majestic beauty with strength and durability. Its upright, mounded habit produces large, palmate rich green leaves streaked in silver. The undersides of the leaves and slender stems are deep orange-red. Begonia Gryphon is a cultivar in the cane-type begonia group. Traits of cane begonias include thick, upright stems and the absence of rhizomes or tubers. The roots of cane begonias are fibrous.
You can also grow Begonia Gryphon as a houseplant year-round. You can opt to keep it indoors all the time, or you can move the pot outside for the summer months. Just remember to move it back indoors before fall’s first frost.
Common Questions
Is begonia gryphon toxic to animals?
Yes, begonia gryphon is tox to dogs, cats and horses.
Can I grow begonia gryphon in my landscape?
Yes, begonia gryphon is not along good for container it works well in your landscape as well. Applying a winter mulch will increase survivability in borderline zones.
Can my begonia gryphon be grown in full sun?
No, it prefers full shade to partial shade areas.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
15 - 18 inches









Begonia interspecific (Dragon Wing Pink) - This pink Dragon Wing variety of Begonia offers large blooms for all regions and is even ideal for the South in hot and humid conditions. Not only will it grows lush and vigorous in southern U.S. heat and humidity, but will do well in cool, stressful conditions in other regions. This pink begonia has a unique and beautiful arching, pendulous habit which is spectacular in hanging baskets, large containers and commercial landscape plantings. Angel-wing bronze-leaf foliage and large blooms give Dragon Wing a dramatically different look. Easy to grow from pelleted seed, providing excellent branching, vigour and "flower power." Dragon wing offers fast fill in and easy maintenance. One of the few begonias offering virtually maintenance-free, season-long performance handling stressful conditions well. If you are looking for a flower show to dazzle your landscape, plant pink Dragon Wing begonia seeds.
Common Questions
Can I overwinter fibrous rooted begonias in the house?
Yes, they need morning sun, and be sure to keep the soil evenly moist. Begonias need high humidity so place the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to raise the humidity around the plant.
How do I store tuberous begonias for the winter?
To keep tuberous begonias for another year, dig the tubers when frost threatens. Dry them in a protected, shady, well-ventilated spot, remove any excess soil, and store in boxes or shallow trays in a cool and dry location. Do not store any rotting bulbs.
Do I need to deadhead my begonias?
Fibrous begonias are self-cleaning and do not need to be deadheaded. Tuberous begonias have heavy fleshy flowers and spent blossoms should be removed to prevent botrytis as well as other diseases.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Begonia boliviensis (Groovy Mix) - Offers larger flowers presenting more color in hanging baskets and containers. A begonia that also thrives in full sun! This special mix or yellow, red, white, red, and orange begonia flowers from summer to winter with a mounded, semi-trailing height of 12 - 14 inches and a width of 8 - 10 inches. One of the few begonias that will do well in full sun, but is shade tolerant. The mix of large single flowers are clear and intense. The Groovy hybrids form huge tubers that send up thick succulent stems that are covered with hundreds of bright bell-shaped flowers.
Common Questions
Can begonia boliviensis be grown indoors?
Yes, begonia boliviensis is an easy-going plant that works great both indoors and outdoors.
What plants look good with begonia boliviensis?
Good companion plants include coleus, lobelia, ipomea, impatiens and fountaingrass.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Common Questions
Does Begonia tuberhybrida remain green year around?
Yes, Begonia tuberhybrida is an everygreen so will keep its green leaves all year long.
Are Begonia tuberhybrida annual or perennial?
Typically grown as an annual plant, they are perennial in zones 9-10.
Can I grow Begonia tuberhybrida in full sun?
No, Begonia tuberhybrida can be grown in partial sun to partial shade.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Common Questions
Does Begonia tuberhybrida remain green year around?
Yes, Begonia tuberhybrida is an everygreen so will keep its green leaves all year long.
Are Begonia tuberhybrida annual or perennial?
Typically grown as an annual plant, they are perennial in zones 9-10.
Can I grow Begonia tuberhybrida in full sun?
No, Begonia tuberhybrida can be grown in partial sun to partial shade.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Common Questions
Does Begonia tuberhybrida remain green year around?
Yes, Begonia tuberhybrida is an everygreen so will keep its green leaves all year long.
Are Begonia tuberhybrida annual or perennial?
Typically grown as an annual plant, they are perennial in zones 9-10.
Can I grow Begonia tuberhybrida in full sun?
No, Begonia tuberhybrida can be grown in partial sun to partial shade.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Common Questions
Does Begonia tuberhybrida remain green year around?
Yes, Begonia tuberhybrida is an everygreen so will keep its green leaves all year long.
Are Begonia tuberhybrida annual or perennial?
Typically grown as an annual plant, they are perennial in zones 9-10.
Can I grow Begonia tuberhybrida in full sun?
No, Begonia tuberhybrida can be grown in partial sun to partial shade.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Surface sow, do not cover

SOWING RATE
1 - 2 pelleted seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches









Begonia tuberhybrida (Limitless Dark Red) - Fully double, extra-large flowers are held on top of the foliage. Excellent branching fills pots uniformly for a tidy, mounded look. Great in hanging baskets and smaller pots. Fully double, extra-large red flowers are held on top of the foliage for ultimate presentation and retail appeal. Excellent branching fills pots uniformly for a tidy, mounded look. With 10% larger flowers than any other begonia in its class, Limitless sets the new standard in Begonia tuberhybrida. Excellent garden performance in both sun and shade. Ideal for beds, borders, patio pots and planted containers. The red flowers make a striking contrast against dark green foliage of these special begonia plants.
Common Questions
Does Begonia tuberhybrida remain green year around?
Yes, Begonia tuberhybrida is an everygreen so will keep its green leaves all year long.
Are Begonia tuberhybrida annual or perennial?
Typically grown as an annual plant, they are perennial in zones 9-10.
Can I grow Begonia tuberhybrida in full sun?
No, Begonia tuberhybrida can be grown in partial sun to partial shade.