Begonia 'Black Fang'
begonia 'Black Fang'
A rhizomatous perennial to 50cm, with sharply divided, dark red, almost black leaves with pale green veining at the centres. Produces sprays of small, pale pink flowers, speckled with darker pink, on upright, reddish green stems in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Red Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Black | |||
| Autumn | Red Black | |||
| Winter | Red Black |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, well-drained, neutral to slightly acid potting compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately when in growth, ideally by immersing pots and allowing to drain, as this helps to prevent waterlogging. See begonias: houseplants for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by leaf cuttings, or by root cuttings using sections of rhizome
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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