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rex begonia 'Merrymaker'

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A tender, tuberous perennial with bright red and black wrinkled, serrated foliage. Dark red flowers appear from July through to November

Scientific classification

Species: rex begonia 'Merrymaker' (Begonia 'Merrymaker')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
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Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of rex begonia 'Merrymaker'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of rex begonia 'Merrymaker'

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rex begonia 'Merrymaker' care guide

Keep growing medium evenly damp, avoid heavy standing water pools
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep growing medium evenly damp, avoid heavy standing water pools

Fertilizing

Thin blooming feed biweekly throughout warm growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Growing

Grow under glass in indirect light or in a frost-free environment. Grown for foliage. This variety can cope with a bit more sun than most. Avoid over-watering. See begonias: houseplants

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