Begonia - Sun Solenia Dark Pink

Begonia Sun Solenia Dark Pink is a premium annual plant known for its vibrant pink blooms and exceptional garden performance, making it an ideal choice for adding a burst of color to your outdoor containers or shaded beds. This dark pink begonia variety thrives in both sunny and partly shaded locations, producing lush, double flowers that continuously bloom throughout the season. With its compact growth and striking color, the Sun Solenia Dark Pink begonia is perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed planters, offering long-lasting beauty and high resistance to mildew. Enjoy easy maintenance and reliable flowering, even in variable weather, with this standout annual that brings instant curb appeal and garden elegance.

Key Features

Produces abundant dark pink double blooms for vibrant color all season. Highly mildew-resistant, ensuring healthy foliage and long-lasting beauty. Compact, mounding habit ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and borders. Thrives in both full sun and partial shade, offering flexible planting options. Low-maintenance annual that provides continuous flowering with minimal effort. Excellent choice for adding color to shaded patios, entrances, or garden beds.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade to full sun, receiving at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.

2. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

3. Soil Type: Thrives in well-draining, rich, loamy soil. Amend with organic matter for best growth.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 3b; tolerate temperatures down to -34°C (-30°F). Protect from frost in early spring and late fall.

5. Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season.

6. Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.

7. Special Notes: Non-toxic to pets, but monitor curious animals. Bring indoors before the first frost if overwintering is desired.