Begonia Species

Begoniaimperialis

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
imperialis (im-peer-ee-AL-is)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Tampa, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2008 | positive

A high humidity requiring Mexico species.

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Spring, TX | July 2006 | positive

This begonia makes a great groundcover in a shady protected area. Growing begonias in the landscape really adds a lot, year round intere...Read More

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