Bossa Nova™ Red Begonia

Bossa Nova™ Red is a seed-grown Begonia boliviensis selected for bright red flowers and a well-branched, mounding-to-trailing form. Syngenta lists the variety at 12–16 inches tall and 16–20 inches wide, flowering from mid-spring through summer and suited to containers and hanging baskets. ## Form and placement The [Syngenta cultivar profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70060443) identifies this red Bossa Nova variety and gives its mature garden range and broad exposure tolerance. Its spreading stems suit patio pots, mixed containers, and baskets where they can spill over the rim. Syngenta describes the series as heat-loving and well branched, with short internodes that help fill containers. ## Growing conditions The breeder lists full sun through full shade; in practice, light and local heat affect flowering and water use. Use a freely draining potting mix and water when the surface begins to dry, avoiding prolonged saturation. The listed hardiness range is USDA 9a–11a, so it is generally treated as a seasonal container plant in colder climates. ## Maintenance Keep container mix evenly moist without leaving the pot waterlogged. No cultivar-specific deadheading requirement was found; remove damaged stems as needed and protect from frost where it is not hardy.