An upright, frost-tender, evergreen perennial reaching heights up to 2.5m. The large palmate leaves, held on red-purple cane-like stems, are divided into lance-shaped, hairy leaflets. Pale yellow to white, fragrant flowers are borne in clusters above the leaves from spring into summer
1.5-2.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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When planted outdoors, grow in a frost-free site in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Under glass, grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost in filtered light, although it can take direct sunlight in winter. Performs best when humidity levels of 50% or more are maintained when in active growth. See Begonias: outdoors for further advice.
Propagate by seed and by stem cuttings
No pruning required
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot