Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana ‘Alba’
The hardy Begonia grandis 'Alba' has light green, textured foliage with red-veined reverses and ivory white flowers in fall.
Begonia grandis ‘Alba’ is beautiful hardy begonia with light green, nicely textured foliage with dramatically red-veined reverses. In fall it is topped with ivory white flowers which last almost until frost. A great plant in combination with ferns and hostas and for colour in the fall shade garden.
Common Name: Hardy Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae (The Begonia Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shady slopes or moist places.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
