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Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey'

Also Known As

  • Begonia 'Miss Mummy'
  • Miss Mummy Angelwing Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey' plant details

Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, pink and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Begonia ‘Miss Mummy’ is a beautiful, cane-type Angelwing Begonia sporting dark, purple-black leaves with pink-silver dots and red undersides. White flower clusters hang down in Spring and Summer. Begonias grow best in well-drained, humus-rich soil with moderate water. Apply a slow-release fertilizer sparingly in spring. A beautiful accent plant for borders or containers, but also works well as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Little Miss Mummey'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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