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begonia 'Tiger Paws'

Begonia 'Tiger Paws'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

About this plant

'Tiger Paws' is a rhizomatous begonia to 25cm, with rounded, lobed dark green leaves with darker markings, and small sprays of pink flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in light, well-drained loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19°C. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. Keep barely moist over winter. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Pests

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

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

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