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Begonia 'Gryphon'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-24"
  • W: 12"-16"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Gryphon' plant details

Begonia 'Gryphon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, purple and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream flowers emerge. 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 and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Gryphon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 10 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, foliage plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Gryphon'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rhizomatous hybrid variety with large deeply cut leaves that are lined and marbled with silver. This fantastic foliage plant seldom blooms, but when it does the fabulous flowers are creamy white with a blush pink edge. Likes sun to part shade, grows 10 to 24" tall and bushy. Fantastic foliage.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Gryphon' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Gryphon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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