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

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
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia 'Looking Glass'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 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 stem 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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