Buy Begonia emeiensis [DJHC 98479]

Also Known As

Begonia emeiensis [DJH98479]
Beastie Begonia
Mt. Emei Begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-20"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-11

4" pot | $19

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Begonia emeiensis [DJHC 98479] plant details

Begonia emeiensis [DJHC 98479] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia emeiensis [DJHC 98479]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big leaves, fall color, heart-shaped leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia emeiensis [DJHC 98479]

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We call this ‘Beastie Begonia’…luscious, large, waxy leaves in slowly expanding clumps 18-20” tall and 2-3’ wide. Mature leaves develop big tubercles on top that eventually cause the leaf to bend down to the earth and start new plants! Like most Begonias, this beastie enjoys shade, soil that is rich, moist and well drained and adoration. Pink flowers late summer to fall. Mulch to protect shallow rhizomes in winter. Collected from Emei Shan Province in China by Dan Hinkley.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A Dan Hinkley collection from Emei Shan and a striking addition to the increasingly large repertoire of begonias hardy in USDA zone 6 or above, this with 6-8?? succulent, heart-shaped leaves and, in late summer and fall, attractive clusters of luscious pink flowers within the canopy. Shade to afternoon shade in moist conditions. Evergreen into the upper 20s F; deciduous but resprouting handily in early spring after temperatures as low as -10F, USDA zone 6, especially if mulched. A swollen (node) at the end of each leaf petiole can sprout and increase the plant. Easy.

By: Cistus Nursery

A Dan Hinkley collection from Mt Emei and touted as being hardy to Z7 but only by those in serious zonal denial. We would suggest mulching well as soon as the mid 20's are reached. An attractive plant with late season pink flowers and well worth trying in a sheltered spot.