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begonia 'Alto Scharff'

Begonia 'Alto Scharff'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

A shrub-like begonia to 60cm with ovate, dark green leaves to 20cm long, clothed in soft, felty hairs, with red undersides. Loose clusters of white flowers are borne on red stems in spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam-based compost in bright, filtered light with shade from hot sun. See begonias: houseplants for further information

Pruning

Pinch out the growing tips twice during the growing season to promote bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by tip, stem or leaf cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years