Hardy Begonia

Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana 'Heron's Pirouette' Begoniaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Heronswood, Plant Delights

Description

A selection from seedlings raised from wild collected seeds from Japan in 1997. The inflorescence of hot pink flowers is over twice as long as the typical species, to a full 12", and tumbles downward from stems to 15" clad in lovely triangular foliage. Later, even the seed heads transition to striking shades of pink.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

flower color