Begonia Species, Grape-Leaf Begonia, Maple-Leaf Begonia
Begoniadregei

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: dregei (DRAY-gee-eye)

Synonym:Begonia macbethii

Synonym:Begonia natalensis

Synonym:Begonia partita

Synonym:Begonia parvifolia

Synonym:Begonia richardsiana

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By air layering

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