King Begonia, Painted Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, Rex-cultorum Begonia 'Escargot'

Begonia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Rex-cultorum
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Bronze
Dark/Black
Classification
Regional

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

Brea, California(2 reports)

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Los Angeles, California

San Diego, California

Miami, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Bloomington, Indiana

Eskridge, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Clarkston, Michigan

East Tawas, Michigan

Buffalo, New York(2 reports)

Columbus, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Springville, NY | May 2015 | neutral

I live South of Buffalo, NY and I'm getting conflicting information on this plant. The tag on it says it's a perennial. So I thought I co...Read More

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East Tawas, MI (Zone 5b) | December 2011 | positive

Easy to care for when potted, perfers quick draining soil. Grows wonderfully in the summer gardens (mines bed was mostly shade with late ...Read More

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Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | August 2008 | positive

I first saw "Escargot" during one of our city's "Garden Walks", and immediately fell in love. I bought it this spring and it is happil...Read More

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Clarkston, MI (Zone 5b) | August 2006 | positive

I have a beautifull large "escargot" Rex Begonia.
It is potted and I keep it indoors as our summer (+90's) has been very hot.
...Read More

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W Hartford, CT (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

I saw three generations of this beautiful plant in pots in the window of a building in Connecticut. I couldn't take my eyes off it, and ...Read More

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