Begonia Species

Begoniaodorata var. alba

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Bokeelia, Florida

De Leon Springs, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(2 reports)

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
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D
Warren, MI (Zone 6b) | September 2014 | neutral

I bought one of these in the spring looking forward to it perfuming my front porch all summer. It made a big, attractive plant that bloo...Read More

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Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

I love this begonia, the fragrance of the flowers is one the best in the entire plant world! According to Tebbitt though it's more prope...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

I am not 100% sure but I think this plant is the same as the white cultivar known as 'White Angel'.

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