Begonia Semperflorens Cultorum Group

Family name: Begoniaceae
Common name: begonia
More info: This herbaceous perennial needs full sun or part shade/sun. It has a showy pink/red flower which blooms from June to August. It doesn't have a serious insect or disease problems. it is susceptible to bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, blight and stem/ crown rots.
It is good for beds and borders, edgings,window boxes and containers.
Exposure: Sun, semi-shade.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, blight and stem/crown rots. Watch for mealybugs and thrips.

Garden Uses

Mass in beds or borders. Edgings. Containers and window boxes

Flower: Showy

Tolerate: Rabbit, Dry Soil, Black Walnut