Begonia 'Silver Queen' Begonia 'Silver Queen' (R)

begonia 'Silver Queen'

ABOUT

'Silver Queen' is a rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, with large, ovate silvery leaves, the veins green and the centre purple. Small pink flowers

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Begoniaceae

    • Synonyms

      begonia 'Silver Queen'

    • Common names

      Begonia rex 'Silver Queen'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H1B

  • sunLight

    Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    Loam, Sand, SoilClay

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

  • insectPests

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

  • microbeDiseases

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