Begonia bowerae 'Dottie's Eyelashes'

Also Known As

Dottie's Eyelashes Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 10"-14"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia bowerae 'Dottie's Eyelashes' plant details

Begonia bowerae 'Dottie's Eyelashes' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 bowerae 'Dottie's Eyelashes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 IN - 14 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia bowerae 'Dottie's Eyelashes'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
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

The rich bronze green, Rex-like foliage is heavily marked by wide black edging and fuzzy hairs that create that 'eyelash' look. In spring it produces sturdy reddened stalks topped by airy sprays of light pink flowers. Dottie's Eyelash Begonia was introduced by SFA Gardens and makes an easy and low maintenance Begonia with a compact habit with the large leaves emerging from thickened rhizome-like stems. Easy and reliable in well-drained soils.