Weeping Begonia – Requirements & Needs

Weeping begonia didn’t survive the last winter freeze because I probably planted it in the wrong USDA zone.

Typically, weeping begonia remains hardy in USDA zones 9-11, but thrives in colder regions in USDA zones 2-8. Additionally, you can plant weeping begonias as perennials in hot climates but as annuals in cold climates.
If you want to know the best ideas for planting weeping begonias in your area, read the article here!

Is weeping begonia perennial or annual?
Weeping begonias prefer to grow in 4-6 hours of full morning or evening sun.

But they also thrive in partial shade in the afternoon hours.

Therefore, in hot climates, weeping begonia grows as a perennial plant, but in cold climates it is planted as an annual plant.

But as far as habitat goes, weeping begonias, like all begonias, are equatorial perennials with tropical crop care requirements when grown as houseplants.

To balance light needs, water your weeping begonias every 2-4 days during spring and summer.

However, the weeping begonia prefers moist soil in autumn and winter.

In which zone do weeping begonias grow?
Weeping begonia thrives in USDA zones 9-11 in warmer regions, but in colder climates you can grow it in USDA zones 2-8.

Additionally, Weeping Begonia is a shade lover if you grow it as a perennial in zones 9-11, as it cannot tolerate the direct heat of late spring or summer sun.

However, as an annual plant, Weeping Begonia prefers to live in USDA zones 2-8 with maximum sunlight year-round.

Begonia flowers can turn brown from unrestricted sunlight, which can affect their appearance.
To avoid winter dangers, start growing weeping begonias indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date in your area.

If you want to protect your weeping begonia from frost damage, make sure the temperature falls below 45°F!

Weeping begonias boast draping foliage and are prolific spring and summer bloomers.

But begonias hate cold. Therefore, always consider the temperature before planting them outdoors.