Begonia elatior 'MacaRouge' ~ Monrovia® Dreams® Garden MacaRouge Begonia non-flowering The drooping clusters of flower

The drooping clusters of flower buds emerge in summer and persist through winter before finally blooming ivory white in the spring

Do not let soils dry out and avoid wet soils

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These blossoms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies

The Encore series can handle more sun than most azaleas

Begonia elatior 'MacaRouge' ~ Monrovia® Dreams® Garden MacaRouge Begonia non-flowering The drooping clusters of flowerMonrovia MacaRouge Begonia is a compact shrub like perennial with dark green semi succulent foliage and prolific flowering. Its heavy blooms of bright scarlet flowers continue through summer until frost. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Treat as an annual when outdoors out of its hardiness zone. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 0. 5' 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade