Begonia
Hardy Begonia
These stellar perennial selections promote good-looking deciduous foliage and captivating clusters of colorful dangling blooms. Filtered shade, rich fast-draining soil that stays moist but not water logged, and a layer of mulch for winter protection ensure their well-being.
Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana (P-2277)
Each 11.75
The specific epithet, which means big or showy in Latin, says it all! Indigenous to China, this hardy tuberous Begonia fashions a handsome bushy mound of thick and fleshy, jointed stalks with irregular red bands plus large asymmetrical olive-green leaves sporting cordate bases, notched margins and fantastic red veins on the pale grayish green flip sides. Loose, long-stemmed nodding clusters house red buds and splendid scented pearly-pink blooms from July through October, at which time the entire plant disappears. Damp, partially shaded, well-drained nooks and mulch where winters are cold ensure its vitality, while Impatiens omeiana, Tricyrtis ‘White Towers’ and Athyrium ‘Metallicum’ make compelling companions.
Blooms July–October
Size: 2' 0" high x 2' 0" wide.
Hardy to zone 6.
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