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Frequently
Asked questions
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WHEN CAN I EXPECT BLOOMS?
Receiving both The American Garden Award and Medal
of Excellence Award in 2012, these Fierce and Fiery
Santa Cruz Sunset Begonias are going to bloom from late
spring all the way into fall and the first frost of the year;
that’s about 6 months that your begonias will be covered
in flowers
Take your gardening experience to new heights by
visiting Roberta’s Unique Gardens. Our goal is to
enhance your gardening enjoyment by providing you
with top quality, leading edge perennials and annuals
that are suitable for your garden and home with the
best service imaginable.
WHERE SHOULD THEY BE PLANTED?
They make the perfect plant for hanging baskets or
containers for your porch or patio. Or right in the garden
landscape because growing only about 14-16” tall they’re
extremely manageable and if you buy a few sets they are
ideal for mass planting to fill your garden.
Roberta’s is a 4th generation family owned business and
has been one of the leading commercial exhibitors at
flower and garden shows for over 50 years in the U.S.
and abroad. We search the globe to find easy-to-grow
plants that are unique in themselves or their variety
making them nearly impossible to find elsewhere. Our
passion and commitment continually asks the question,
“What makes a better, unsurpassed, and more beautiful
flower to behold?”
DO THEY LIKE SHADE?
These thrive in part shade to part sun to full sun! Your
choice!
DO THEY LIKE WET FEET?
These like just average to dry conditions making them
great hanging basket plants.
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR WINTER CARE?
These are annuals and can’t take a freeze. In warm winter
areas, plants rest from November through April. They
will lose their leaves. In cold winter areas bring container
inside after 1st light frost. Cut away foliage
Away and keep on the dry side in a cool dark place. In
spring bring them out and begin watering again. Place
back outside after fear of frost.
RobeRta’s GaRdens
planting and growing guide
Working with growers and breeders from all over the
world, Roberta’s is able to bring you hard-to-find plants
and new species that will be sweethearts for years to
come.
Thank you for bringing us into your home,
Eric, Kevin, and Koort Wallien
WHAT DISEASE OR EXTRA CARE IS NEEDED?
Not much extra care is needed except extra time
needed to enjoy their showy flowers. These are humidity
resistant, self-cleaning, compact, non-drooping, have
long continuous blooming, and are well branched.
Fierce and Fiery
Santa Cruz Sunset Begonia
(Begonia boliviensis Santa Cruz Sunset)
First things First...
When your plant arrives from Roberta’s, remove from the
shipping box immediately.
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the
leaves or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves that
may have occurred during transit. If you can not plant it
into garden or larger pot within a few days, make sure it
stays well watered.
When ready to plant, do the job as early in the day as
possible to avoid extreme soil temperatures that prevent
proper water uptake from the roots. Water them in well
and whisper a few words of wisdom.
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quick reFerence
plAnting guide
light/sun exposure:
Full sun – Part Shade
usdA
hArdiness zones:
10 to 11
plAnting distAnce:
12-18 inches
mAture height/spreAd:
14-16” tall and wide
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bloom time:
Late Spring: Mid-Autumn
plAnting instructions:
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around
potted plant(s). Discard any packing material
clinging to the leaves or soil. Transplant into a
larger 10 inch container or together in larger
container with adequate drainage holes.
(soil preparation, depth,
which end is up, etc.)
plAnting guide
1
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the
leaves or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves or
spent flowers that may have occurred during transit. If
you cannot plant it into garden or larger pot within a
few days, make sure it stays well watered.
2
Transplant into a larger 10 inch container or together
in larger container with adequate drainage holes. If
you live where it stays above freezing they may be
planted in the garden. Water in well.
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step
3
You should place plants outside as long as evening
temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
They grow in full sun to shade.
4
Planted now they will produce flowers in late
spring to late summer.
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PLANT PREPARATION
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted plant(s).
Discard any packing material clinging to the leaves or soil. Pull
away any yellow or brown leaves that may have occurred during
transit. If you cannot plant it into garden or larger pot within a few
days, make sure it stays well watered.
POTTED PLANTS
Repot the plants into larger 10 inch pots separately or together in
larger containers.
SOIL
They like bagged potting mixes for houseplants that will drain
well. Most garden centers carry various brand names with perlite,
vermiculite, soil and sand.
GARDEN PREPARATION
If you live where it rarely dips below freezing, they may be planted
directly into the garden. If your soil is clayish amend it with a
standard garden soil for adequate drainage.
PLANTING SPACING
If planting into the garden space them 12 – 18 inches apart. If
planting into a container allow for adequate air ventilation on deck
or patio.
PLANT HEIGHT AND WIDTH
These grow about 14 to 16 inches tall and wide.
WATER
Keep moist, especially during the hot summer repeating twice a
week all summer long.
FERTILIZER
To promote more flowers use a well balanced fertilizer like
Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) twice a month April
through October.
LIGHTING
In the summer growing season, full sun – shade.
BLOOMING
They bloom from late spring until late fall.
TEMPERATURE ZONE 10 to 11
When nights stay above 40 degrees, place your plants
outside and leave them there all season. These are annuals and
can’t take a freeze.
WINTER SEASON
These are annuals and can’t take a freeze. In warm winter areas,
plants rest from November through April. They will lose their
leaves. In cold winter areas bring container inside after 1st light
frost. Cut away foliage away and keep on the dry side in a cool
dark place. In spring bring them out and begin watering again.
Place back outside after fear of frost.
AdditionAl reFerence
Begonia Santa Cruz
shipped as shown
Drought tolerant and
heat resistant
Great Sunny Border plant
Medal of Execellence
Award in 2012
Patio centerpiece container
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Patio Hanging Basket
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