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Begonia grandis

Begonia

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Begonia grandis - Large green leaves with some silver spotting when they first unfold, reminiscent of but larger than those of Angel Wing Begonia, emerge from tubers in mid June here. Yes, this is hardy for us - we grow it outdoors without any special winter protection. Rising to as tall as 3 feeteach leaf is backed in striking red-purple with some of this color seen in the stems. August brings typical begonia flowers in medium pink, pendant, graceful. Begonia grandis blooms until frost here. If happy it will self-sow. Site in morning sun to dappled shade planted in fertile, organic but draining soil. Remember where you site it as Begonia grandis emerges late from dormancy. Will arrive pruned back if ordered in autumn. Cutting grown.


Height:

18-36 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Colors:

Medium Pink

Characteristics and Attributes for Begonia grandis

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Dappled Shade
  • Sun Tolerant
  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade Tolerant

Attributes

  • Potted Plant
  • Specimen
  • Accent
  • Border
  • Massing

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Asia

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown