Begonia luxurians
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 150 cm-2,5 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
Exotic, perennial shrub with elegant, feathery leaves reminiscent of palm fronds. It forms an airy, upright shrub with white plumes in summer. It prefers light shade, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and shelter from strong winds and frost.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 150 - 250 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - October |
| Flower colour | White, Cream, Creamy white |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Begonia luxurians |
|---|---|
| Genus | Begonia |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
