Begonia 'Penny Lahn'

Also Known As

Penny Lahn Shrub Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

10a-11

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Begonia 'Penny Lahn' plant details

Begonia 'Penny Lahn' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - 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 'Penny Lahn'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Penny Lahn'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Penny Lahn' was given to us years ago from a Begonia collector, and js easy to grow with a considered a compact bushy habit, narrow slightly fuzzy angel wing type foliage and rosy pink pink flowers throughout the year. Our mother plant is about 18" tall and 15" wide.