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Begonia 'Torsa'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 6a-11

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Begonia 'Torsa' plant details

Begonia 'Torsa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds 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 heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Torsa'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fall color, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Torsa'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A must-have for any begonia aficionado. This unbelievably huge-leaved ultra-hardy tuberous Begonia can handle hot and cold weather like nobody’s business, ditto with humidity. It will astound you with its 18” rounded fuzzy heart-shaped leaves and gorgeous showy pink blooms. Makes a commanding container plant that makes you look like a total plant wizard. Adds real presence to shady spots! Growing to about 2’ tall and wide, in its first year the leaves will perhaps only reach 10-12” long but in its second year they should attain their full size, with a lovely red rib down the backside. Blooms in late Summer thru Fall with clusters of the most romantic 1” pretty-in-pink, yellow-eyed flowers popping out everywhere. Bonus: bulbils form along the leaf axils, dropping to the ground and producing even more of these awesome beauties. Provide well-draining soil. Mulch for Winter in cold climate – it’ll go dormant, but will come back in Spring bigger and more impressive than ever!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Torsa' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Torsa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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