Begonia bertinii San Francisco

This incredibly rich and long-flowering Begonia has been in cultivation since 1872. It was bred by a Mr. Bertin who bred it from the Begonia boliviensis. Because it has been used as a patio plant for generations, this problem-free Begonia is well known. The Begonia bertinii is really a Begonia for the pot because its ornamental value lies in its hanging shape. Please note that despite the fact that it is a trailing Begonia, it can grow up to 40 cm high. Its growth habit is straight up in the first months with a number of thick stems, after which the side branches hang down along the pot. The Begonia bertinii can produce quite large tubers over the years, so repotting every few years is advisable.