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begonia 'Rose With Bronze Leaf'

Begonia × benariensi (Big series Group) 'Rose With Bronze Leaf'

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

'Rose With Bronze Leaf' is a vigorous, tender evergreen perennial which is often grown as an annual. Fleshy stems produce waxy, heart-shaped leaves which can be dark bronze to green in colour. Loose clusters of single, dark pink flowers are produced during the summer months.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Care Guide

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Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in partial shade. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division of tubers

Pests

May be attacked by caterpillars, aphids, mites, mealybugs, thrips and vine weevils

Diseases

Susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingBushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years