BEGONIA 'Benitochiba'

Deeply divided foliage with pink/green mottling on new leaves, ageing to silver and green. Single pink flowers. Prefers some shade. Reputedly hardy to -5°C though can be late to re-shoot

BEGONIA 'Benitochiba'

£12.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen
Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height
30cm (12in) or more
Spread
38cm (15in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Rex begonia. Rhizomatous perennial. Palmately divided leaves, 20cm (8in) or more across, comprising 6-8 toothed, narrowly ovate leaflets with red leaf stalks. Produces clusters of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Heated greenhouse - subtropical Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Use loamless or loam-based compost (JI No 2) in bright light with shade from direct sun
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - grown for its metallic foliage. Some nurseries claim that it will withstand a cold (dry) winter and reshoot as late as June. Can be container grown and moved into shelter for winter. Sporadic flowering.
Pests & Diseases
caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, vine weevils, aphids, grey mould(Botrytis), powdery mildew, stem rot, rhizome rot.
Place of origin
garden origin. 1973. Misono. Japan
Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plants
Hardiness
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil