Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Harmony Foliage, Inc., FL
Plant Types: Rex Cultorum

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Bright red with dark chocolate center and wide dark chocolate margins.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: in my green house Del Norte county, Ca. amongst the Redwoods
Date: 2019-08-25
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2018-06-23
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2018-06-23
Blooms with unopend bud
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2018-06-09
Location: in my green house Del Norte county, Ca. amongst the Redwoods
Date: 2019-05-23
2 yr old young plant

Date: 2016-08-24
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2017-04-29
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-10-26
A new begonia received today - Red Robin II!  This is a closeup o

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

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Comments:
  • Posted by zuzu (Northern California - Zone 9a) on Feb 4, 2017 8:04 PM concerning plant:
    This plant lacks the black edging on the leaves of the original 'Harmony's Red Robin.'

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