Begonia listada
striped begonia
A compact and bushy evergreen perennial to 30cm, with small hairy leaves dark green with bright green midrib and margin, reddish beneath, and panicles of white flowers 5cm across
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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
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | |||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in light, well-drained loam-based or loam-less potting compost in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19°C. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.
Propagation
Propagate by leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back over long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring
Pests
May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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