begonia
Begonia sutherlandii
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Orange to reddish orange
Garden uses
Notes
Begonia (Begonia sutherlandii) is a perennial for naturalized areas and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. The flowers are orange to reddish orange, so they add warm color to a shady spot.
Pairs well with Korean rock fern, Bergenia, and Hardy cyclamen.
Native range
Natal to Tanzania.