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Begonia 'Red Robin'

Also Known As

  • Begonia 'Harmony's Red Robin'
  • Begonia x rex 'Harmony's Red Robin'
  • Harmonys Red Robin Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 10"-15"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Red Robin' plant details

Begonia 'Red Robin' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, chocolate, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Red Robin'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, chocolate, red and variegated
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Red Robin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stunning miniature that jumps out to be recognized. Its colors are rich and deep with a black center suffused with an iridescent gray that's banded in a brilliant red and bordered with chocolate brown. A vigorous grower that stays under 8" in height. When we first saw this little beauty in a collection in south Florida, it instantly said, "Take me home!" We're glad we did.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Red Robin' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Red Robin'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • chocolate
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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