Download 72. Begonia grandis hardy begonia Begoniaceae(L6) Basic ID ovate

72. Begonia grandis
hardy begonia
Begoniaceae(L6)
Basic ID ovate leaves with red veining and pink flowers with heart shape
Zone:6 to 8(ok in 8)
Type:herbaceous perennial
Height and spread:60cm/40cm
Leaf & flower size: large/medium
Bloom time:July to October
Evergreen/deciduous:deciduous
Flower & Fall color: pink
Leaf arrangement/Foliage:Large ovate leaves with cordate bases are medium to olive green
above and reddish green with red veining beneath.
Flower/cone/fruit description(s):Male and female pale pink flowers bloom in pendent clusters
Winter ID:N/A
Recommended plant index ****
Common: shade tolerant/long bloom
Tough: medium (shade)
Maintainence: M
Light:Part shade too full shade
Water use: medium to wet
Soil requirement:moist, organically rich, well-drained soils,not dry out
Maintenance advice:1.Deadhead flowers too extend bloom period
2.Plants will self-propagate by tiny bulblets ,drop too the ground.
Disease:N/A
Invasive/poisonous:self seeding
Easy to be noticed: easy to medium
Usages
Useful cultivars and selections in Vancouver:” ”
Plant design combination: with hostas and ferns
Grow Scenario: natural landscape
Suggested plant area:Good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well in the shade
garden, woodland garden or shaded border./growing in container
Texture: quite soft
Form: natural form but neat
Special usages in landscape:long bloom