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Surefire® Cascade™Red
Begonia
If you’ve enjoyed our classic Surefire® begonias with their upright arching form, consider this unique trailing selection that is gorgeous in large hanging baskets and upright containers. It forms a full, lush canopy of glossy green foliage against which the large, vibrant red flowers really pop. Flowering non-stop without deadheading from spring to fall, its thick stems and durable flowers are impressively weather-tolerant, holding up well in wind and rain. Pair it with other vigorous annuals like Supertunia Vista® petunias and Sweet Caroline sweet potato vines. Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
| Blossom Color | Red |
| Bloom Season | Planting to Frost |
| Exposure | Sun or shade |
| Height | 12-18 in |
| Width | 12-24 in |
| Spacing | 24-36 in |
| Container Sizes | |
| Hardiness Zones | 10, 11 |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
| Features | If you’ve enjoyed our classic Surefire® begonias with their upright arching form, consider this unique trailing selection that is gorgeous in large hanging baskets and upright containers. It forms a full, lush canopy of glossy green foliage against which the large, vibrant red flowers really pop. Flowering non-stop without deadheading from spring to fall, its thick stems and durable flowers are impressively weather-tolerant, holding up well in wind and rain. Pair it with other vigorous annuals like Supertunia Vista® petunias and Sweet Caroline sweet potato vines. Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer |
| Available Seasons |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
The spreading habit of these plants lend themselves well to use in containers or as a groundcover in the landscape. |
| Maintenance Notes |
These plants are versatile working in both sun or shade, which makes them a wonderful unifying plant to use in both sun and shade beds. Unlike older begonias, these are quite vigorous. They can tolerate some drought conditions, but will look their best with more consistent moisture and regular feeding. They love the heat and do not need to be deadheaded to bloom all summer long. What's not to love! |
| 2025 | Leader of the Pack - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Top Performer - In Containers - Colorado State |
| 2025 | Favorites - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden |
| 2025 | Top Performer - UGA |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Ohio State University - Columbus |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs |
| 2025 | Best of Breed - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Leader of the Pack - Late Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Leader of the Pack - Early Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Top Performer - University of Wisconsin - West Madison |
| 2025 | Top 10 Performer - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - Best in Show - University of Tennessee - Jackson |
| 2025 | Top Performer, Director Select - Penn State |
| 2025 | Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Knoxville |
| 2025 | Flame Proof - Shade - Dallas Arboretum |
| 2025 | Top Performer - Hanging Baskets & A Top 10 Winner - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids |
| 2025 | Gold Medal Winner - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden |
| 2025 | Perfect Score - Boerner Botanical Garden |