Whopper Begonia (Begonia x benariensis)
bah-GO-nyah ex benariensis

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Begoniaceae Family
 

About Whopper Begonias

Showy and fabulous in gardens and containers, Begonia benariensis grows to a respectable 2 feet tall and likes to be the star of the show. Her shiny, waxy dark green leaves and rose-hued blooms are romantic, sure, but don’t let that fool you - this girl is tough as nails. If your version of “gardening” is to pop something in a pot in April and forget about it until the Fourth of July, Begonia benariensis might be just the boss babe you’ve been searching for. 

 

Her tour du force? She’s happy in both sun and shade, making her a truly versatile star.

Pros

  • Blooms from spring to first frost
  • Doesn’t require deadheading for continuous blooms
  • One of very few plants that thrives in both shade and sun

Cons

  • Um… she’s too tall to wear heels?
  • But seriously, there’s very little to not love about this gal except her susceptibility to botrytis blight, a fungal leaf disease / solution:? water the soil, not the foliage
Highlights Award Winner Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 8 - 24 inches tall.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deciduous, Dry, Filler, Full Shade, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial
Bloom Period June to First Frost
 

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