Begonia, Rhizomatous Begonia 'Plum Gorgeous'

This is my favorite begonia to use in the landscape. Growing begonias in the landscape really adds a lot, year round interest, beautiful...Read More foliage and flowers spring-winter. I was surprised to learn that most begonias were hardy where I live in zone 8B. Planted around trees they get the perfect drainage, sunlight and low water requirements

I purchased one of these begonias at a tropical plant sale today. I am hoping the person who added that these are hardy to zone 8 is cor...Read Morerect. I am in zone 9b---though being on an island we could most years say we are zone 10. Anyhoo, this is a gorgeous large begonia. I have planted it in light shade in a heavily oak leaf mulched bed. Who else has this plant?? Wish me luck!