Begonia hemsleyana

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7b-12

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Begonia hemsleyana plant details

Begonia hemsleyana is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia hemsleyana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia hemsleyana

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and unusual begonia from the Yunnan, China! Pretty pleated foliage is spotted with silver…on stems 12-18” tall mounding to 2’ wide. Pink flowers in summer and fall dance over the leaves. Endemic to moist, shaded environments; light shade is ideal. Also performs admirably in containers…all of our resources indicate this plant is hardy to Z8.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Very hardy begonia grown in gardens for many years. Dormant through winter, emerging in June with fuzzy red stems carrying palmate leaves, dark green spreckled white. A very nice texture for the shady, woodland garden, in moist conditions -- but not too moist. A bit of drying before watering is welcome. Requires good air circulation as well. Found at 4-6,000 ft elevation in Yunnan, China, these are frost hardy to USDA zone 7.