Hardy Begonia (Begonia
grandis) is a long-blooming garden perennial that is hardy to zones 6 to 9.
They bloom from mid-summer through early fall with delicate
pink or white dangling flowers. You can deadhead the blooms to encourage
continuous flowering.
The foliage is also attractive with large heart-shaped
leaves that are a lovely red on their underside. If you can place the plants in
an elevated spot, the sun reflecting through the veined leaves is quite
attractive.
They thrive in part sun to full shade with rich, moist (but
well-draining) soil. The plant is of Asian origin and is a good addition to any
woodland garden.
Hardy Begonia grows to between 1 to 2 feet high. They
perform well underneath shrubs and trees.
They will spread to form a small colony if allowed to
self-sow. However, if you mulch or clean up around them in the fall, it will
prevent them from reproducing.
Hardy Begonia dies back in winter and reemerges in spring
from an underground tuber. You can spread a bit of compost on the soil surface
in early spring when the plants are still dormant to give them some extra
nutrition, they need little care otherwise.
Hardy Begonia: You Can Grow That!
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Audio and Text by Kathy Jentz
Video and Editing by Melinda Thompson
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Thanks! I saw them thriving at Brookside Gardens and have been very interested in planting them ever since. This info is very helpful.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, Mary F. :-)
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