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Begonia grandis 'Alba'

$12.95 / 1 QT


Hardy Begonia · Item # 10787

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Description
Begonia grandis 'Alba', commonly known as Hardy Begonia, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its white flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 1.5–3 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Southern China, Japan. Flowers are visited by pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut and heavy shade.
Benefits
Adds indoor color and texture in a compact, display-worthy plant. Provides visual payoff even when the plant is not in bloom. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Helps make lower-light garden areas feel intentional instead of bare.
Features
Begonia grandis 'Alba' produces white flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Indoor plant, patio shade container
Scientific: Begonia grandis 'Alba'
Common: Hardy Begonia
Series: 'Alba
Evergreen: Yes
FAQ's: Best grown in bright indirect light with average moisture.
Grow Tips: Bright Indirect Light; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference.
Origin: Garden origin / cultivated selection
Native: Non-Native
Pollinator: Yes
Native Range: Southern China, Japan
Deer Resistant: Yes
Zone: 10 - 12
Zone Notes: Hardy in USDA Zones 10–12; protect roots during establishment.
Outside Lighting: Filtered Sun
Soil Type: Loam
PH Range: 6 - 8
Mature Height: 1 - 2 ft
Mature Width: 1 - 2 ft
Width Group: Narrow
Mature Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Blooms: Yes
Bloom Type: Sporadically
Fragrant: None
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Type: Green foliage
Attracts: Butterflies
Garden Style: Container Garden
Plant Interest: Grown for Foliage
Plant Uses: Houseplant
Growth Habit: Clump Forming
Longevity: Average
Season Foliage Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Moisture: Average Water
Drainage: Well-drained
Notes: Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture.
Maintain Effort: Low
Maintenance: Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time.