Begonia palmata
palmate begonia
A rhizomatous perennial, up to 90cm high, with upright stems and roughly hairy or warty, asymmetric and lobed green leaves, sometimes with pale markings. Flowers are small, white to pale pink, and borne in small loose clusters from spring to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
- Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a frost-free environment in full sun. Does not generally perform well outdoors within the UK, but could possibly be planted in a sheltered woodland position in milder areas. See Begonias: houseplants
Propagation
Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove old stems and foliage as the plant dies back for winter
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips, glasshouse red spider mite, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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