Begonia Species, Fuchsia Begonia, Shrub Begonia
Begoniafuchsioides

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

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 Shade

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Foliage

Herbaceous
Textured

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Classification

Shrub

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual