Begonia, Miniature Rhizomatous Begonia
Begonia 'Five and Dime'

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Cultivar: Five and Dime

Height

Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf 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

Where to Grow