Begonia Million Kisses series Begonia Million Kisses Series

ABOUT
a collection of tuberous, trailing perennials with heights and widths reaching to 50cm and up to 1m, respectively. Arching stems bear glossy green "angel-wing" leaves and from summer into autumn, an abundance of single, pendent flowers with flower colours ranging from yellow, salmon-pink, pink and white, orange, orange-red to bright red, depending on the individual plant
About this plant
Names
Family
Begoniaceae
Synonyms
begonia Million Kisses series
Common names
Begonia 'Million Kisses', Begonia
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter
Soil
SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants Sub-tropical
Propogation
Root basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs, caterpillars, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Prone to powdery mildews and stem rot