Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Martin Johnson
Date of Origin: 1978
Plant Types: Rhizomatous - upright jointed

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Parentage: Begonia palmata var. palmata x Diadema

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Common names
  • Rhizomatous Begonia
  • Begonia
Also sold as:
  • Connie Boswell
  • Conee Boswell

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Uploaded by vanozzi
Location: Green Spring Gardens Park, Alexandria, VA
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2009-04-08

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

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