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Hardy Begonia

Begonia Grandis

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Overview

The Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives in the shade. It features heart-shaped leaves with red veins beneath and clusters of delicate pink blooms that emerge in late summer to fall. With a mature height of 1.5 - 2 feet and a spread of up to 18 inches, it adds a soft texture and a splash of color to shaded garden spaces. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 6–7Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives in the shade; scientifically named Begonia, image 45

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
6–7

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Begoniaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — and can naturalize over time
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — With a mature height of 1.5 - 2 feet and a spread of up to 18 inches
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — With a mature height of 1.5 - 2 feet and a spread of up to 18 inches; which contrasts vividly against the verdant, image 46
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — scientifically named Begonia grandis; it adds a soft texture and a splash of color to shaded garden spaces
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9; is relatively deer-resistant
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — it adds a soft texture and a splash of color to shaded garden spaces; and can naturalize over time, image 47
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — perennial for half or shade
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — adding a robust and enchanting feature to your client's garden
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — During the late summer to early fall, the plant boasts clusters of delicate, pendulous flowers
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — is relatively deer-resistant; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — perennial with pink and white blooms; attracting both visual admiration and pollinators such as bees and
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — It prefers part shade to full shade, protected from harsh afternoon sun that can scorch its delicate leaves; well-drained
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — which contrasts vividly against the verdant leaves
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — attracting both visual admiration and pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth; it prefers part
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — it adds a soft texture and a splash of color to shaded garden spaces
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — the Hardy Begonia requires minimal maintenance
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — adding a two-tone effect to your design; during the late summer to early fall, the plant boasts clusters of delicate
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The blooms exhibit a soft pink to sometimes red color; the Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant, image 54
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — it tolerates a wider range of climatic conditions than most other begonias; with a mature height of 1.5 - 2 feet and a spread
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — perennial for half or shade; adding a robust and enchanting feature to your client's garden
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — adding a robust and enchanting feature to your client's garden; pink and white flowers in the garden
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter; it tolerates a wider range of climatic conditions than most other begonias
Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The blooms exhibit a soft pink to sometimes red color; the Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives
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