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Variegated Hardy Begonia 'Variegata'

Begoniagrandis

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Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
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Species
grandis (GRAN-dees)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Veined
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Classification

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Vivash1
Mathews, VA | May 2009 | positive

Does very well in morning sun/afternoon shade and sandy soil, planted among azaleas. Reseeds prolifically in its immediate area: soon I'...Read More

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