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Family: Begoniaceae
(be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh) Species: fuchsioides (few-shee-OY-deez) Synonym:Begonia foliosa var. miniata Synonym:Begonia fuchsioides var. floribunda Synonym:Begonia fuchsioides var. miniata Synonym:Begonia fuchsioides f. miniata Synonym:Begonia miniata
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Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeDanger N/ABloom Color PinkRose/Mauve Fuchsia (red-purple) Bloom Time Blooms repeatedlyFoliage HerbaceousTextured |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedClassification ShrubFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annual |