Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana

Begonia grandis is a beautiful hardy begonia with light green, nicely textured foliage with dramatically red-veined reverses.

Begonia grandis is a beautiful hardy begonia with light green, nicely textured foliage with dramatically red-veined reverses. In fall it is topped with bright candy pink 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:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Shady slopes or moist places.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: