Begonia 'Irene Nuss'
Botanical Information
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Cultivar | 'Irene Nuss' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Patio or container flower. |
| Propagation | Propagate through leaf cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Cultivate in partial shade (does not tolerate continuous sunlight) and water moderately, being careful not to waterlog. |
| Pests | May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils, and is also subject to powdery milder, stem rot and rhizome rot. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are large, bronze-green above and reddish beneath. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are pink and emerge in pendulous clusters. |
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