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begonia 'Silver Jewell'

Begonia 'Silver Jewell'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

'Silver Jewell' is a rhizomatous perennial grown mainly for its foliage. Leaves are heart-shaped with a puckered surface. They are metallic silver with dark green radiating markings. Bears clusters of cream flowers in winter

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

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass or in a frost-free environment at around 19°C, out of direct sun. Allow to dry out in between watering but provide high humidity. See begonia cultivation - houseplants

Pruning

No pruning required- just removed damaged leaves

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or by division of rhizomes

Pests

Can get caterpillars, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, thrips, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be infected by powdery mildews and grey moulds (botrytis)

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years