How do you grow Rieger begonias outside?
Rieger Begonias needs lots of sunlight. However, avoid direct sunlight. If placed outdoors, find a spot offering partial sun to partial shade. When grown indoors, set the plant near a window while avoiding south-facing windows with bright or direct sunlight.
Are Rieger begonias cold hardy?
Rieger begonias are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. Rieger begonias thrive in a temperature around 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Do Rieger begonias come back every year?
They are fast-growing, and typically bred to bloom during the winter season and sold as disposable plants; the idea is to enjoy the bloom and throw them out after the season is over. But you needn’t follow this rule: You can grow Rieger begonias year-round and enjoy their blooms next fall.
Is Rieger Begonia an annual or perennial?
Rieger begonias (Begonia hiemalis) are extended-blooming begonias that are extremely cold-sensitive and usually grown as houseplants. In some mild-winter regions, Rieger begonias can be grown in the ground outdoors. These perennial plants are hybrids of wax and tuberous begonias.
Can Rieger Begonia be planted outside?
If you live in a mild-winter region and are growing the Rieger begonia outdoors, plant the begonias in partial sunlight to light shade and space the plants about 12 inches apart. Keep in mind that Rieger begonias can die from exposure to temperatures hotter than 90 degrees F or colder than 40 degrees F.
When to plant begonias outside?
Begonias are tropical plants and they need warm soil. If you live in a cool climate, it’s best to hold off planting begonias outdoors until the soil is 60°F and the nights are relatively warm. In northern areas this will be late May to early June.
Can begonias be planted outdoors?
Often grown in containers indoors, begonias also can be grown outdoors during the frost-free months. If you live in a region that doesn’t experience freezing winter temperatures or frosts, keep the begonia tubers in the ground year-round.
Where to plant a Begonia?
Begonias can be planted right in the garden for a summer full of flowers or even in a pot. Whichever way you choose to grow begonias, the instructions below will be the same! Choose a good quality potting soil and a spot with full sun or shade. If your summers get too hot, plant begonias where there is afternoon shade.