Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Magenta
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Goldgrube Phlox
Knollenbegonie
In French
Phlox Goldmine
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
Goldmine Phlox
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Goldmine Phlox
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
.org Phlox
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Goldmine Phlox and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.