Art Hodes begonia

Begonia 'Art Hodes'

PerennialBegoniaceae

Art Hodes begonia
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
White

Garden uses

Annual bedBorderContainerFoundationShade garden

Notes

'Art Hodes' begonia (Begonia 'Art Hodes') is a perennial for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and bears white flowers in late spring, summer, and autumn.

Pairs well with Coleus, Licorice plant, and Blue star fern.

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