Begonia Species, Mt. Emei Begonia
Begoniaemeiensis

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: emeiensis (em-ee-eye-EN-sis)

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Pink

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Soil pH requirements

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

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow