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Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton'

Also Known As

  • Kevin Whitecotton Rhizomatous Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton' plant details

Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, burgundy, chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 'Kevin Whitecotton'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, chocolate, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Begonia ‘Kevin Whitecotton’ is a unique, rhizomatous hybrid Begonia that features extra small leaves in shades of olive to light green, with very dark green veins. Like its parent Begonia ‘Angel Glow’, the foliage will change color depending on temperature and light exposure, showing shades of dusty purple, bronze, and even red. Like its parent Begonia bowerae var. nigramarga, the edges of the leaves are lined with fine white hairs.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Kevin Whitecotton'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • green
    • burgundy
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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