Begonia grandis
ssp. evansiana
Hardy Begonia
Family |
Begoniaceae |
Genus |
Begonia |
Species |
grandis |
Category |
Perennials |
Subspecies |
evansiana |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
1 -5 |
Height |
45 - 60 cm |
Spread |
45 - 60 cm |
General Description |
Tuberous deciduous perennial. |
Landscape |
Works well in woodland gardens or borders. |
Cultivation |
Grown best indoors in well-drained soil. |
Shape |
Tufted. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Deep green leaves with sometimes a reddish bottom and clusters of pinkish-white flowers. |
Pests |
Powdery mildew. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |