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begonia 'Silver Spirit'

Begonia 'Silver Spirit' (R)

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

'Silver Spirit' is a bushy plant, to 60cm tall, with large, evergreen leaves that can exceed 30cm in length. The predominantly silvery leaves have dark edges and veins and a dark red-purple and pink central star

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Avoid wetting the leaves. For further information see begonia cultivation - houseplants

Pruning

No pruning required but remove dead or damaged leaves

Propagation

Cultivars should be propagated by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to the usual glasshouse pests, including glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

May be infected by powdery mildews and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years