Surprisingly hardy, this plant has survived two winters so far in Washington, DC with a low one winter of 8 degrees and only a light mulc...Read Moreh of fallen leaves. Main problem is that it comes up rather late and slugs find the new shoots delectable. Can be propagated by leaf wedge cuttings, although not as easily as many other begonias.
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | negative
This plant is very difficult to establish. I planted 4 of them in very different locations and conditions. None of them survived more t...Read Morehan 6 weeks. I also purchased them from two different sources.
Elizabeth City, NC (Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive
there are a few variations on the hardiness zone. the terra nova tag says zone 7 but a few retailers are saying hardy to zone 6.... ...Read More
Hybrid between B. pedatifida and the Chinese B. taliense
1' tall x 2' wide clump of lobed silver leaves, highlighted by dark green narrow patterns and red veins.
Pink flowers in late summer
Will not endure summer heat in containers, but does well in the ground
Green Thumbs Galore has this for $8
hope this helps
Surprisingly hardy, this plant has survived two winters so far in Washington, DC with a low one winter of 8 degrees and only a light mulc...Read More
This plant is very difficult to establish. I planted 4 of them in very different locations and conditions. None of them survived more t...Read More
there are a few variations on the hardiness zone. the terra nova tag says zone 7 but a few retailers are saying hardy to zone 6....
...Read More