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Begonia, Rhizomatous Begonia, Leopard Begonia 'Aureo-maculata'

Begoniamanicata

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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

manicata (mah-nuh-KAH-tuh)

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Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Pale Pink

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other Details

Other details

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Textured

Veined

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Classification

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

According to Mildred L. Thompson and Edward J Thompson's book 'Begonias, The complete Reference Guide' pg. 133,

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