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Skaugum Begonia
Skaugum Begonia
Created in Norway, this incredible begonia was named after the castle where the King of Norway lives. Just one bulb will fill a tub planter with an abundance of blooms all summer long! Enjoy year after year of spectacular, fiery red flowers covering the begonia's rich green foliage.
Pot not included.
Pot not included.
- Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
- Mature Height 16 - 20 inches
- Bloom Time Midsummer to Fall (Jul-first frost)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As20 CM + Bulb
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Begonia bertinii 'Skaugum'
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SKU: #01498
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Begonia bertinii 'Skaugum' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
20 CM + -
Lift In Fall:
3-8 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Hanging Baskets, Showy Flowers, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Color:
Red -
Flower Form:
Large, single flowers -
Foliage Type:
Rich green fleshy ovate leaves -
Mature Spread:
24 inches -
Spacing:
10 - 12 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
1" deep and 10-12" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Only spent flowers.
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Winter Care:
Lift in fall in zones 3-8 for winter storage in a frost free area until they can be planted again in spring. Planting Depth:
1" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Reviewed by 21 customers
Enjoying this begonia very much.
I planted all five bulbs in a large pot as soon as I got them, starting them inside. All five came up. I moved the pot to my front porch where they receive a few hours of morning sun. I pinched the very tiny tops out to make them branch more. They are big and beautiful.
Very disappointing
I love this plant, and I ordered the bulbs last year. Sad to say, none of them lived. I was very careful planting them but no luck. Very disappointed. Would not buy again.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing a review of your experience with the Skagum Begonia. We are so sorry to heat that this item failed to survive. We have a fantastic guarantee policy, so one of our Customer Care Representatives will be contacting you soon with a positive resolution.
VERY DISAPPOINTED
Verified Buyer
I so looked forward to having this flower as part of my garden. I followed the instructions to the very detail. Three (3) of the plants never came up and the other two came up to about 2 1/2 inches high and then both of them promptly died. I believe they had a fungus or disease when I received them as they never grew. Total disappointment especially how they were touted to become huge perennial plants and would be around for years of enjoyment. I would not recommend this plant to anyone.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Skagum Begonia. We are so sorry to hear that the item failed to grow, and can understand your disappointment. Fortunately, we have a product guarantee, so a Customer Care Agent will be reaching out to you soon with a positive resolution.
Nothing Like The Picture
I agree with another reviewer, these are more orange than red. They are "spindley" with tiny leaves. I grew them in a large pot by my front door. Lots of flowers & color, but little greenery. They do lot look like the picture at all. They bloomed all summer, and I will try and dry them for winter, and plant again in the spring. I will put them in a bed, near my widow's tears, to give some contrasting color.
BAD BEGONIAS
Verified Buyer
I bought 10 of the above begonia, 4 I put in large pots and planted 6 in the ground. 2 of the potted ones and 1 in the ground came up. They grew to 2-3 inches and then died. I planted all of them in fresh potting soil. Later I replanted with impatients, they did well.
Bad bulbs
Verified Buyer
Never bloomed, they never even grew. I planted bulbs in 4 pots and none of them even peeked out of the soil.
Wonderful
Verified Buyer
Strong, healthy bulbs. Excellent grower and profuse bloomer. Highly recommend.
Just Beautiful!
Verified Buyer
It is beautiful. Very slow starting. I will start earlier with corms /bulbs in the house so they will get a jump start for outdoors. It is running over with blooms now 9/29/21. I want it back next year for my patio.
Didn't come up
Verified Buyer
They were shriveled up and didn't come up
Disappointed
Verified Buyer
This plant did not grow anything but a short skimpy stem with little red buds. I would NOT recommend this plant to anyone.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your review with us. We were sorry to hear of your disappointment with the Skaugum Begonia. We guarantee our merchandise and we will be reaching out to you to discuss this further.
Questions & Answers
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i,m in zone 3. can i take the bulbs out of the pots and store them in the house for the winter?
- Asked by berny
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can store Begonia tubers in a cool, dark and dry location. You want the temperature to be about 40 to 45 F.Was this answer helpful to you
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How do you store the plant in winter?
- Asked by Alice
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Begonia tubers can be lifted from the ground and stored in a garage or basement that stays around 45 F. Store in peat moss or sand in containers that are not sealed. You can also move a potted Begonia into an unheated garage or basement. In colder regions, store the pot close to the shared wall with the house or the warmest area. Apply a heavy mulch of straw or leaves over the top of the pot. During storage, water only very lightly about once a month. You are just trying to keep the soil from drying out completely.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do I have to pull the bulbs up for Skaugum Begonia before winter? I live in zone 5.
- Asked by Brenda
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Skaugum Begonia bulbs will need to be lifted from the ground in the fall and stored in a frost free location in zone 5. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this plant a perennial?
- Asked by Claire
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Skaugum Begonia is a tender bulb. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. Those in colder zones 3 to 8 will need to lift the bulbs from the ground and store them in a frost free location for winter. They can replanted the next spring. Otherwise, they can be grown as annuals in colder regions. Was this answer helpful to you
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Do begonias produce nectar to feed hummingbirds?
- Asked by Nectar
- Verified Reply - AngelaBegonias appear to be enjoyed by hummingbirds, especially the red flowers. These plants are not considered high producing nectar sources but the birds seem to adore them. Was this answer helpful to you
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I am in zone 7a so will need to lift in Fall. What are instructions for this? Do I cut back to the bulb and store bulbs in a dry location, or do I add peet moss?
- Asked by Win
- Verified Reply - AngelaAllow a frost to kill the tops of the plants but don't let the tubers freeze. Lift and let the tubers dry for one week. Remove excess soil and foliage and store in peat moss at about 50 degrees F. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many bulbs did it take to produce what is shown in the Skaugum Begonia picture?
- Asked by Joe
- Verified Reply - KimberlyThere are probably 3-5 bulbs shown in the Skaugum Begonia picture, these are 3-4 year old mature plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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what is diameter and height of container
- Asked by david
- Verified Reply - KimberlySkaugum Begonia is shipped as a bulb. It is container friendly. If you are asking about the pot in the picture it is probably a 24 Inch Pot in diameter and height. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many bulbs are in each bag?
- Asked by Joan
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Skaugum Begonia offer includes 5 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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