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

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
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia 'Irene Nuss'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back over long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by leaf cuttings
Pests
May be attacked by caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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