Begonia [Cherry Bon Bon] Begonia Cherry Bon Bon

begonia [Cherry Bon Bon]

ABOUT

[Cherry Bon Bon] is a tender perennial with arching, semi-trailing stems and long, narrow, toothed, triangular, mid-green leaves. Bright pinky-red, semi-double flowers are produced from late spring to autumn

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia [Cherry Bon Bon]

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H1B

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Remove old stems and foliage as the plant dies back for winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring

  • insectPests

    Can get caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips, glasshouse red spider mite, vine weevil and aphids

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by powdery mildews and stem-rot