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Begonia dregei

Also Known As

Begonia 'Partita'
Begonia partita
Begonia richardsonii
Begonia semi-tuberous hybrid
Begonia suffruticosa
Maple Leaf Begonia
Partita Begonia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia dregei plant details

Begonia dregei is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia dregei

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: bonsai, caudex-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia dregei

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small and stubby tender plants with sharply lobed leaves make good pot specimens. Small white flowers over many months.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Perfect for bonsai or just potted on the windowsill, this semi-tuberous species from South Africa brings sculptured form to the indoor garden. Although first brought into cultivation in the 1860's, it has never yet received the recognition deserving of this adaptable houseplant. Begonia 'Richardsiana' has small maple-shaped leaves and it flowers freely from spring to fall with the pearly white blossoms hanging like jewels among the sprawling branches. A swollen trunk or caudex develops on older plants giving it unique form. Shipped in a 2.5" plastic pot.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Intriguing caudex forming species from summer rainfall South Africa. Grows only to about 18" but quickly forms a caudex of up to 3" giving the appearance of a miniature baobab (Adansonia digitata). Makes us want to create a tiny national park. Ruffled leaves, under 1", are pleasingly undulate and shaded in purples and grays. Small, white flowers complement its stature. Frost hardy to only upper 20s °F, upper USDA zone 9, but fine for the protected garden or as a pot specimen. Faithful list perusers who wonder if this was previously listed as B. richardsonii are right to notice a name correction.