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 6–7Climate Subtropical

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — The Hardy Begonia, Begonia grandis, is a perennial plant that thrives in the shade

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

Family: Begoniaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — is a perennial plant prized for its resilience and alluring appearance; the blooms exhibit a soft pink to, image 49

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9; is relatively deer-resistant, image 50

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, image 51

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — adding a two-tone effect to your design; during the late summer to early fall, the plant boasts clusters of, image 52

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) — During the late summer to early fall, the plant boasts clusters of delicate, pendulous flowers; the Hardy Begonia, image 53

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — attracting both visual admiration and pollinators such as bees and butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth; it, image 56

Hardy Begonia (Begonia Grandis) — which contrasts vividly against the verdant leaves; adding a two-tone effect to your design, image 55

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