Begonia grandis ‘Heron’s Pirouette’
Begonia grandis 'Heron's Pirouette' is a hardy, fall-blooming hardy begonia with bright pink flowers in larger clusters.
Begonia grandis is a beautiful very hardy species with light green, nicely textured foliage. 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 with green leaf reverses. A great plant in combination with ferns and Hosta and for colour in the fall shade garden.
Common Name: Hardy Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae (The Begonia Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shady slopes or moist places.
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