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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tropical houseplant succulents hybridized for colorful leaves/blooms.

Gardening facts about Begonia Rex Cultorum Group hybrids plant

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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