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Strawberry Begonia

Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

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Overview

The Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis', is a charming semi-evergreen perennial. It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty white flowers atop 8-inch stems in late spring. It thrives in partial shade, requires well-drained soil and maintains a humble height of 3-6 inches. Notably, it produces striking red stolons, adding groundcover allure. Ideal for shady borders or container gardens, it's hardy in USDA Zones 6 through 9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — It thrives in partial shade, requires well-drained soil and maintains a humble height of 3-6

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–18 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — Ideal for shady borders or container gardens, it's hardy in USDA Zones 6 through 9
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — approximately 12 to 18 inches long, image 35
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — each leaf reaching a size of around 3 inches across; preferring a North or East-facing exposure
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — is a charming perennial that features a rosette of heart-shaped; ground cover / perennial for deep
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — predominantly green with silver veins and a reddish underside; is a charming perennial, image 54
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — is a charming perennial that features a rosette of heart-shaped
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — preferring a North or East-facing exposure that offers shelter from the harsh afternoon sun
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty white flowers atop 8-inch stems in late, image 25
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — each leaf reaching a size of around 3 inches across; preferring a North or East-facing, image 55
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — sprouting thread-like runners; ideal for shady borders or container gardens, it's hardy in USDA
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — each leaf reaching a size of around 3 inches across
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — Notably, it produces striking red stolons, adding groundcover allure; it features, image 50
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — offering both beauty and versatility to your garden design; ground cover / perennial with white
Strawberry Begonia (Saxifraga Stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis') — It is imperative to provide well-drained soil rich in organic matter
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