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Begonia 'Black Raspberry' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Begonia 'Black Raspberry'

Begonia 'Black Raspberry'

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with very dark reddish-purple, roughly heart-shaped leaves with a puckered surface and tiny white hairs on both sides and on the stems. Clusters of simple, pale pink flowers, held above the foliage, may appear year round

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less, acid to neutral potting compost. Place in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 15C to 22C, with high humidity. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See begonia cultivation - indoors for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites and thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey mould, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years