Begonia is an ideal plant to decorate our gardens, patios and terraces. Very beautiful in borders, rockery and edges. It can grow either indoors or outdoors.
Annual plant. Small pink, white or carmine flowers. Stems are plump and leaves are oval, green or copper-coloured that turn to reddish.
Likes rich, cool and well-drained soils under a hot climate.
Treat the plant against aphids and snails, it is very sensitive to those. Needs a regular but moderate watering.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate maritime, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Mixed |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Edging, Flowerbeds, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Rock garden |
Seeds per gram | 50.000 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Watering | Moderate, Regular |