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Sophie Cecile Begonia

Begonia 'Sophie Cecile'

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Overview

Begonia 'Sophie Cecile' is a captivating perennial with radiant, bronzy-green, angel-wing shaped leaves and clusters of pendulous, soft-pink flowers. Thriving in partial shade, it reaches an average height of 1-1.5 feet and spreads up to 1 foot. Ideal for USDA Zones 10-11, this begonia prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, avoiding wet foliage. An excellent choice for understory plantings, container gardens, and indoor spaces with bright, indirect light.\n

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — and its undersides feature a rich reddish hue that adds visual interest
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — angel-wing shaped leaves and clusters of pendulousSophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — An excellent choice for understory plantingsSophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — Ideal for USDA Zones 10-11, this begonia prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, avoiding wet foliageSophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — This particular cultivar stands out with its lushSophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — Begonia 'Sophie Cecile' is a captivating perennial with radiantSophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — and indoor spaces with bright+3

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Begoniaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — and its undersides feature a rich reddish hue that adds visual interest
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — angel-wing shaped leaves and clusters of pendulous
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — An excellent choice for understory plantings
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — Ideal for USDA Zones 10-11, this begonia prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, avoiding wet foliage
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — This particular cultivar stands out with its lush
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — Begonia 'Sophie Cecile' is a captivating perennial with radiant
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — and indoor spaces with bright
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — Thriving in partial shade, it reaches an average height of 1-1.5 feet and spreads up to 1 foot
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — a cherished member of the fibrous Begonia family
Sophie Cecile Begonia (Begonia 'Sophie Cecile') — which sports a striking green color with a hint of bronze
Photographs by 4 contributors

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