San Francisco Begonia

San Francisco™ is a trailing Begonia boliviensis grown for a long display of colorful flowers and green foliage. Proven Winners lists plants about 12–16 inches tall and wide, flowering from spring until frost, and suited to sun or shade and container use. ## Form and placement The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/begonia/san-francisco-begonia-boliviensis) identifies San Francisco as a trailing begonia and recommends it as a container spiller. Trailing stems are useful over basket and planter edges. ## Growing conditions The cultivar profile lists USDA zones 9–11 and light from sun to shade, with average water needs. Its size listing is 12–16 inches in both height and spread. ## Maintenance Proven Winners says deadheading is not necessary and describes the plant as easy care. Water when the container mix begins to dry, with more frequent checks during hot weather, and protect from frost where it is not hardy.