Begonia 'Bessie Buxton'
Also Known As
- The Beefsteak Begonia
- Upright Pond Lilly
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Begonia 'Bessie Buxton' plant details
Begonia 'Bessie Buxton' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Bessie Buxton'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: begoniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: coral and pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Bessie Buxton'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Also known as Upright Pond Lily. The rounded waterlily-shaped leaves continually hold umbels of coral-pink flowers. Filtered light.
Gardening facts about Begonia 'Bessie Buxton' plant
How to Grow Begonia 'Bessie Buxton'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- coral
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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