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    Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10a

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    Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty' plant details

    Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, houseplant, tropical, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10a
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This upright rhizomatous type begonia has burgundy leaves with a star-shaped center, with it's dark color extending along the veins, across lighter fields of green with flecks of white to dark leaf margins. Hybridized by the late Brad Thompson, it also works well as a houseplant. 24" tall to 24" wide. Part sun to light shade. Possibly hardy to as low as USDA Zone 9, best protected in winter.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty' plant

    How to Grow Begonia 'Mr. O'Flaherty'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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