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Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids
Also Known As
- Begonia 'Rex'
- Begonia rex
- Begonia rex hybrids
- Begonia rex-cultorum
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids plant details
Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial with blue, bronze, burgundy, green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: begoniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or evergreen blue, bronze, burgundy, green, pink, red, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- red
- bronze
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
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