Begonia ‘Bronze Leaf Red’ Bulbs

‘Bronze Leaf Red’ is a tuberous begonia celebrated for its large, showy flowers and equally vibrant foliage. This stunning plant produces camellia-like, dark red double blooms set against bronzed, prominently veined leaves, starting in early summer and lasting through fall. As a frost-tender perennial (Zones 9-10), it’s commonly grown as a houseplant or as an annual in cooler areas. It grows to about 6 to 8 inches in heightmaking it ideal for patio pots or hanging baskets.

‘Bronze Leaf Red’ is part of the Begonia rex-cultorum species, known as painted leaf Begonia or rex begonia, a subgroup of rhizomatous begonias native to Bolivia and Peru. Its compact, mounding habit makes it a great choice for containers, small gardens, and along pathways.

This begonia grows best in partially shady to shady spots with slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5) that’s rich in organic matter and kept evenly moist. The soil should drain quickly to p