Common names:
Rhizomatous Begonia
Begonia

Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Tuberhybrida-pendula

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Color: Multi-Color
Flower Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Other
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Bog gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Pollution
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Corms
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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