Begonia 'Looking Glass' Begonia 'Looking Glass' (C)

begonia 'Looking Glass'

ABOUT

'Looking Glass' is an evergreen perennial with erect stems that can reach up to 1.8m tall. Silvery leaves, up to 30cm long, are marked with green bands along the veins and coloured red beneath. Clusters of pink flowers are borne in late spring and summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Looking Glass'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      1.5-2.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 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 stem cuttings

  • insectPests

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

  • microbeDiseases

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