Begonia x benariensis (BigĀ® Green Leaf Pink Begonia)


Botanical Information

FamilyBegoniaceae
GenusBegonia
Speciesx benariensis
Registered NameBig®
CategoryAnnuals
OriginIntroduced by Ernst Benary of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1 - 10
Temperature (°F)30 - 50
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA plant with large, bright pink flowers, blooming prolifically above the foliage.
ShapeFull, mounded habit.
LandscapeExcellent for containers, or flower beds.
CultivationGrows in a variety of conditions, from full sun to full shade, with or without irrigation.
PestsMay be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew and stem or crown rots, as well as mealy bugs and thrips.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStems are erect and fleshy.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are waxy, from dark green to bronze in colour.
Flower DescriptionFlowers appear in loose clusters, are single or double, and come in shades from white to pink or red, with some bicolour versions.

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