Begonia Species, Rhizomatous Begonia
Begoniabarkeri

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: barkeri (BARK-er-eye)

Synonym:Begonia brongniartiana

Synonym:Begonia brongniartii

Synonym:Begonia megaphylla

Synonym:Begonia peponifolia

Synonym:Gireoudia barkeri

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow