Solenia Chocolate Orange Rieger Begonia

Solenia Chocolate Orange is a compact Rieger begonia in the Solenia series, selected for orange double flowers and green foliage. Its rounded form and 8–12-inch size suit patio containers, window boxes, and seasonal borders. ## Landscape use Use the mounded plant as a container filler or near the front of a seasonal border. The [Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/begonia/solenia-chocolate-orange-rieger-begonia-begonia-x-hiemalis) lists it for containers and describes its compact habit. ## Size, light, and season The breeder lists a height and width of 8–12 inches, Part Sun to Sun exposure, and USDA zones 9a–11b. It is grown as an annual in most regions and flowers in spring and summer, continuing until frost under suitable conditions. The cultivar name identifies the selection; the breeder lists its foliage color as green. ## Maintenance Keep the root area evenly moist in a free-draining medium. Deadheading is not required for continued flowering. Protect the plant from frost, or grow it as a seasonal annual where winters are colder than its listed range.