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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Plant Height: 12-20 inches (30-50 cm)
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Bulb
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Hardy Begonia
  • Begonia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Begonia grandis subsp. grandis
  • Synonym: Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana

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Location: Halls of Heddon nursery, Northumberland UK
Date: 2022-10-02
Location: No.Calif amongst the Redwoods
Date: 2011-Nov
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2008-09-13

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2011-08-29
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-08-08
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-10-27
Autumn display before dormancy..
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2011-10-27
little bulbils in leaf axils can be used for propagation..
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2007-06-05
small bulb from a young plant

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by bonitin (Ghent, Belgium - Zone 8a) on Dec 15, 2011 4:42 AM concerning plant:
    The plant is very hardy, but good drainage is essential. I lost some of my plants in a spot where the bulbous roots rotted during a very wet winter, fortunately I had another plant in a spot protected from too much rainfall close to a wall.
    They are very easy to propagate from the little bulbils formed in the axles, it also makes plenty of seed.
    When grown in a pot keep it on the dry side during the long winter months.

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