Begonia 'Rose With Bronze Leaf' Begonia × benariensi (Big series Group) 'Rose With Bronze Leaf'

begonia 'Rose With Bronze Leaf'

ABOUT

'Rose With Bronze Leaf' is a vigorous, tender evergreen perennial which is often grown as an annual. Fleshy stems produce waxy, heart-shaped leaves which can be dark bronze to green in colour. Loose clusters of single, dark pink flowers are produced during the summer months.

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Rose With Bronze Leaf'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back after flowering

  • bambooSoil

    Sand, SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed or division of tubers

  • insectPests

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

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot