Begonia 'Irene Nuss' Begonia (Superba Group) 'Irene Nuss' (C)

begonia 'Irene Nuss'

ABOUT

'Irene Nuss' is an evergreen perennial to 1.2m in height, with erect stems bearing large leaves, bronze-green above, reddish beneath; pink flowers in pendulous clusters

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Irene Nuss'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H1B

  • sunLight

    Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back over long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring

  • bambooSoil

    Loam, Sand, SoilClay

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by leaf cuttings

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

  • microbeDiseases

    May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot