Latin name: Begonia grandis subsp. Evansiana
Description: Clump-forming tuberous begonia with red-branched stems up to 50cm tall with broad fleshy, typical begonia shaped leaves, pale green above, flushed red with prominent veining beneath. Delicate pink flowers are produced from the leaf axils in nodding clusters from midsummer to autumn.
Hardiness: Hardy to at least -5C in a sheltered, moist location.
Height: 50cm
Position: Dappled sun preferred in a woodland situation or shade by other plants
Soil: Any well drained soil that remains damp
Water: Prefers a moist situation for the best growth
Usage: Good for lighting up dingy corners bringing a sparkle to the garden
This post was written by:
Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
I am not an experienced gardener - more of an enthusiastic amateur who learns by trial and error and who is keen to "manage" the effects of shifting weather patterns on my garden.
Writing this blog is my passion and it has evolved over 12 years to inspire engagement with climate change outside our back doors, in our personal gardens and green spaces.
My mission is to fertilise and expand this platform to grow a community of global gardeners communicating about the effects of climate change on our plants and exploring how each individual can make small changes in our lives to become more sustainable.
The future of our gardens and #OurPlanet is in our hands - please plant your own seeds for our collective sustainable future.
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Thu, Apr 10, 2008
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