Begonia 'Ikon Blush White' Begonia 'Ikon Blush White' (Ikon Series)

ABOUT
'Ikon Blush White' has larger leaves and a rather more upright habit than some of the trailing cultivars, so may suit containers better than baskets. Pale blush-pink flowers with vivid red margins are held amongst hairy green foliage. Red seed heads follow flowering; to 35cm
About this plant
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia 'Ikon Blush White'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter
Soil
SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed at 21°C (70F) in spring. Root basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring and leaf cuttings in late spring or early summer using a propagating case
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Prone to powdery mildews and stem-rot