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Begonia chitoensis

A rhizomatous perennial, with thick, creeping rhizomes and upright stems, usually to around 40cm high but can reach almost 1m in ideal conditions. Leaves are asymmetric, slightly glossy and deep green. Loose clusters of pink flowers are produced from summer to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Begoniaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Begonia can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials or shrubs, with fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots and usually asymmetrical leaves, often strikingly patterned, and small or large flowers, both male and female in the same cluster

Name status

Correct

Plant range
N & C Taiwan

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How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in dappled or afternoon shade. May be planted out in mild areas, after the last frosts and with winter protection; elsewhere, best planted in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. See begonias: outdoors for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by root cuttings of rhizome sections in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis), powdery mildews and stem rot

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