AmeriHybrid® Picotee Sunburst Tuberous Begonia

AmeriHybrid® Picotee Sunburst is an upright tuberous begonia with large double flowers in yellow, orange, peach, and apricot, edged in red. Ball Seed lists the selection for late-spring-to-autumn flowering and partial-sun or shade exposure. ## Flowers and size PanAmerican Seed places Sunburst in the AmeriHybrid® Picotee F1 Series and describes its warm bicolor blooms with a red edge. The series is listed at 14–20 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide. [Ball Seed’s plant information](https://www.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=009408603005386) confirms the exact selection, flower colors, habit, season, and dimensions; [PanAmerican Seed’s catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/PdfAssets/pdfpage.aspx?pdfid=301) describes the Picotee series. ## Siting Grow it in partial or dappled shade, sheltered from strong wind, in organically rich soil that remains moist but drains freely. Tuberous begonias need protection from drying conditions, and soggy soil can rot the tuber. Containers need open drainage and foliage benefits from good air circulation. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/begonia-tuberous-types/) describes these cultural needs and the group's use in containers and window boxes. ## Seasonal care Use it as a warm-season bedding or container plant where winters freeze. Before frost, bring the container to a frost-free location or lift and dry the tuber for cool, dry storage through winter. Tuberous begonias usually flower from early summer until the first frost. ## Maintenance Water when rainfall is insufficient, checking containers more often as they dry. Remove spent flowers and damaged leaves, keep drainage open, and avoid crowding to limit foliar disease. Reduce watering as foliage yellows in fall. Keep tubers and sap away from pets and children; roots contain soluble calcium oxalates and sap can irritate skin.