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Begonia grandis
Hardy Begonia, Beefsteak Plant
Origin: Native to southern China. Genus name honours Michel Begon (1638-1710), Governor of French Canada.
| Family |
| Begoniaceae |
| Genus |
| Begonia |
| Species |
| grandis |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 0.75 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5 - 0.75 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A species of begonia known for its winter hardiness. |
| Landscape |
| Shade gardens, woodland garden and shaded borders. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist, well-draining soil in partial to full shade. Soil should be rich in organic material. |
| Shape |
| Tuberous. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Plant is able to self-propagate via the formation of tiny bulbs that fall off in autumn. As well, these bulbs can be harvested to plant at will. |
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