Begonia foliosa (Fern begonia, Fern-leaved begonia)
Botanical Information
Family | Begoniaceae |
Genus | Begonia |
Species | foliosa |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Colombia, Venezuela |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
Height | 1 m |
Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Shrubby |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Bark/Stem Description | Many slender, succulent branches. |
Leaf Description | Many leaves in 2 dense ranks, to 3.5 cm, glossy dark green. |
Flower Description | Flowers are white, appearing singly or in pairs, to 1.5 cm across. |