White Begonia

Begonia benariensis

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Overview

The Begonia benariensis 'White' is a vigorous annual begonia with vibrant green foliage and crisp white flowers from planting to frost. Its upright, rounded habit reaches 12-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. Easy and adaptable, it grows in sun or shade with average, well-drained soil, average water, and best performance from steady moisture and feeding. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Water Medium

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Its upright, rounded habit reaches 12-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — it grows in sun or shade with average

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and best performance from steady moisture and feeding

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — commonly referred to as White Begonia

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is a luminous annual with crisp

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — polished brightness to the garden

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Begoniaceae

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White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Its upright, rounded habit reaches 12-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — it grows in sun or shade with average

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — and best performance from steady moisture and feeding

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — commonly referred to as White Begonia

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — is a luminous annual with crisp

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — polished brightness to the garden

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — The Proven Winners® Surefire® White selection brings a fresh

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — clear white flowers set against vibrant green foliage

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — while the foliage stays full and lush

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — airy quality that reads beautifully in both sunlit borders and shaded plantings

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — with blooms that appear from planting to frost without the need for deadheading

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — giving the plant a refined

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — creating enough volume to serve as a strong seasonal accent without overwhelming its companions

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — this begonia typically matures to 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It is grown as an annual in most climates, though it is winter hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — dependable presence through the heat of summer.<br><br>With an upright

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — making it especially useful where a design moves between exposures and needs visual continuity

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — It performs in sun or shade

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — even in mixed foundation plantings

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Gardeners often note its consistent flowering all summer

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — Heat does not seem to faze it

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — it looks its best with consistent moisture and regular feeding

White Begonia (Begonia benariensis) — well-drained soil is sufficient

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