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| Plant Number: 1.098.050 | USDA Zone: 6 - 9 |
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 | Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana |
| Common name : Hardy Begonia |
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| A much sought-after rarity, this unusual and unlikely perennial has attractive, tuberous begonia-shaped leaves topped with sprays of light pink single flowers in summer. A wonderful curiosity for the rock garden. At its best in part sun, when planted in light, well-drained soil. Can be grown in containers in cold-winter areas. Use a winter mulch in colder regions. Odd little beak-shaped bulbils at the base of the leaves will fall off and form new plants, sometimes even when the mother plant dies over winter. Plants are late to come up in spring, so be patient.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Edging
Massed
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
20-40 cm
8-16 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Slow-sprouting hardy begonia makes an ideal follow-up plant for perennials that bloom early but go dormant in the heat, such as daffodils, common bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis), and Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Because it stands so well on its own and blooms late, hardy begonia's contrasting flowers seem almost superfluous.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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