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Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie'

Also Known As

Begonia 'Cracklin' Rose'
Angel Wing Begonia
Cane Begonia
Cracklin' Rose Fibrous Hybrid Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie' plant details

Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer 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 'Cracklin' Rosie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, spotted leaves, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

Begonia ‘Cracklin Rosie’ is an upright, large leaf Angel Wing variety that start with bronze leaves and mature to dark green, with pink spots. Begonias grow best in well-drained, humus-rich soil with moderate water. They prefer high humidity and indirect sunlight. Apply a slow-release fertilizer sparingly in spring. This makes a beautiful accent plant for a border or container, but is primarily used as

By: Little Prince of Oregon

These leaves are the darkest green imaginable. They are also covered with pink dots, as if they had been splattered by the artist's brush. Add to this the rich maroon undersides and you have a great deal of movement in a creature so still. The color combination works remarkably well. A Walter Dworkin Hybrid.