Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette'

Also Known As

Heron's Pirouette Hardy Begonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 15"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette' plant details

Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 grandis 'Heron's Pirouette'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heron's Pirouette Begonia is a hardy perennial species that displays light pink and yellow flowers above dense pea green mounding foliage through the summer. It has a much longer flowering season than almost any other perennial, with the first flowers often appearing at the end of May or beginning of June and lasting until the first frost in the fall. The plants are also more resistant to deer and rabbit browsing than most other plants, however deer will still eat the leaves if there isn't any other food available.

By: Red Panda Nursery

This beautiful hardy begonia has light green, nicely textured foliage with green reverses. In late summer through the fall it is topped with masses of bright candy pink flowers which last almost until frost. 'Heron's Pirouette' is a Dan Hinkley collection from Heronswood with larger flower clusters than the species on tall plants. A great plant in combination with ferns and hostas and for colour in the fall shade garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A graceful hardy begonia with cascading tresses of bloom in clear pink, a shade that complements the large, silky, pear-green leaves. An all summer flowering gem for shaded areas of the garden with hostas at its feet, or grown in large containers and overwintered indoors dormant. For moist, organic, well-drained soils.

By: Select Seeds

Brought to our attention by Dan Hinkley, this lovely and hardy Japanese begonia has masses of light pink flowers that charm gardeners from spring to fall. Luminous olive-green fleshy leaves and brilliant magenta stems and petioles set off these sparkling blooms. It all comes alive when the evening sun penetrates, becoming a pink, green, and red Japanese porcelain. Pink seed-heads are a late season encore. Easy to grow but not mundane. Colonizes nicely for mass plantings and a lush look. 2+' x 2' Minimum temperature: -10°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Though the polished triangular foliage resembles the species, it was the masses of deep pink, nearly 12 in. long flower clusters, pirouetting with a dancer's grace that caught Dan Hinkley's keen eye during a 1997 Japanese expedition. Draped on slender pendulous stems, the richly hued flowers, highlighted by lavender accents, deliver a splendid nonstop performance from June until fall; later warm pink seed heads provide a midautumn encore. Relishing well-drained soil and bright shade, this delicate-looking hardy Begonia is a sterling choice for a container or for massing as a bedding plant.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This summer charmer was selected for its masses of brilliant pink flowers that are presented with great aplomb for many months. Excellent as a bedding plant or great candidate for containers. It is surprisingly hardy and easy to grow. Great summer and autumn appeal.

By: Heritage Seedlings

A true perennial begonia bearing nodding pink blooms from late spring to fall. A tuberous, gently spreading and upright perennial. Prefers a rich, loose, well-drained soil. Shipped in dormancy from October-April.

By: Almost Eden

Blooms: summer-fall, dark-pink/ deciduous, lime green foliage w/ red stems/ Heronswood Introduction Zone 6-9. 8"-24", China, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

A Hardy, (yes, really, in zone 6!) Begonia with ruby tinted foliage and pendant pink-white flowers in late summer and early fall. Breaks dormancy in mid-late spring, so make sure you mark where it is planted so you don't disturb when planting anew in the spring. 18-24".

By: Avant Gardens

A selection by Dan Hinkley from Japan of this hardy tuberous species. Definitely an improvement over the typical form with much longer clusters of pink flowers which effectively doubles the floral oomph. Easy in the garden - we always forget we have it until it pokes up in late May.