Begonia 'Passing Storm ' (Passing Storm Begonia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Cultivar | 'Passing Storm ' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b to 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 45-60 cm |
| Spread | 60-90 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A rhizomatous begonia with fancy, greyish-veined leaves with a pink sheen. |
| Landscape | Small gardens, indoor plant, and container planting. It makes a nice hanging basket. |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, and division. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun and partial-shade in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Chewing and sucking insects. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves change from pink to silver as they age. A very dense plant with long leaf petioles; upper surface of leaves dull dark grey with dull pinkish purple spots and blotches. |
| Flower Description | A small, white flower and considered a repeat bloomer. |
| Fruit Description | Plant does not set seed. |
Photographs
Begonia 'Passing Storm', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Begonia 'Passing Storm', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Begonia 'Passing Storm', leaf, Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.