Begonia Species, Richmond Begonia, Shrub Begonia

Begoniarichmondensis

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

San Mateo, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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B
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2008 | positive

Shrub-like seedling of B. 'Digswelliana' (B. 'Digswelliana is an 1865 cross between B. fuchsioides X B. unk. semperflorens)

H
Northern California, CA | May 2005 | positive

Cane like Begonia, evergreen in warmer zones, doesn't like frost but will return from roots. Blooms pretty much all year round.

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