The Begonia boliviensis 'Summer Wings – Orange' brings an airy and warm touch to your summer arrangements. Its slender, hanging bell-shaped flowers display an intense and luminous orange, almost incandescent, which contrasts beautifully with its finely cut, deep green foliage.

Highly appreciated for its naturally trailing habit, its heat resistance and its generous flowering, this variety is ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes or raised planters. It offers a spectacular cascading effect, evoking the tropical mountain forests from which it originates.

General Characteristics

Type: Non-hardy perennial (grown as an annual)
Height: 30–40 cm
Habit: Trailing to semi-trailing, 40–60 cm spread
Flowering: From May to the first frosts
Flowers: Tubular, pendulous, vibrant orange, 5–7 cm long
Foliage: Dark green, narrow, veined, highly ornamental

Growing Conditions

Exposure: Partial shade to bright shade (tolerates gentle morning or late afternoon sun)
Soil: Light, rich, fresh, well-drained
Hardiness: Frost-tender – overwinter indoors or replace annually
Note: Very resistant to summer heat and moderate drought

Care

• Regular watering, without overdoing it, especially in pots

• Liquid fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during flowering

• No need to prune or deadhead spent flowers: continuous bloom

• Monitor substrate moisture during warm periods

Uses

Perfect for:

• Flowering hanging baskets in partial shade

• Summer window boxes in shade or partial shade

• Exotic arrangements with fuchsias, lobelias, or SunPatiens impatiens

• Decorating patios, sheltered balconies, or bright indoor spaces in summer

The Begonia boliviensis 'Summer Wings – Orange' embodies the wild and luminous beauty of tropical flowers, while being surprisingly easy to grow. It transforms every hanging basket into a vibrant cascade of color, even in the summer sun.