Begonia 'Alto Scharff'

Also Known As

Begonia 'Aldous Scharf'
Alto Scharff Begonia
Shrub Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Alto Scharff' plant details

Begonia 'Alto Scharff' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Alto Scharff'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Alto Scharff'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A nice growth habit with flat oval leaves, covered with a soft hairy felt. Keep on the dry side.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

The luxurious foliage of this Begonia reminds one of a rich fabric, somewhere, if you can imagine this, between taffeta and velvet. Leaves read as both red and green, with almost white flowers. Like most begonias, it prefers dry shade.

By: Avant Gardens

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How to Grow Begonia 'Alto Scharff'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant