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Begonia Species, Rhizomatous Begonia

Begoniabarkeri

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Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Begonia (be-GON-yuh)

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Species

barkeri (BARK-er-eye)

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Synonym

Begonia brongniartiana

Begonia brongniartii

Begonia megaphylla

Begonia peponifolia

Gireoudia barkeri

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Other details

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From leaf cuttings

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

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