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    Begonia grandis 'Red Back'

    Also Known As

    • Hardy Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 20"-30"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5b-10b

    Begonia grandis 'Red Back' plant details

    Begonia grandis 'Red Back' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green and red foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - 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 grandis 'Red Back'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia grandis 'Red Back'

    USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Begonia grandis 'Red Back' plant

    How to Grow Begonia grandis 'Red Back'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Begonia 'Orange Sherbet'

    aka Orange Sherbet Cane Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Begonia bowerae 'Mini Eyelash', Begonia bowerae var. nigromarga, Begonia boweri, Eyelash Begonia, Tiger Paw Begonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Begonia bowerae foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Begonia dregei

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Begonia dregei flower by C T Johansson
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    Begonia emeiensis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Begonia emeiensis flower by Joshua McCullough
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