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Begonia annulata

leaf-ring begonia

A rhizomatous perennial, to around 30cm high, with an upright habit and roughly hairy stems and leaves. Leaves are asymmetric, to 15cm long and dark green with a silver band, with wavy edges and reddish undersides. Flowers are white to pale pink, borne in small loose clusters from the leaf axils, and can be produced from late winter to early summer

Synonyms
Begonia griffithii
Begonia picta A. DC.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Pink Green Grey Silver
Summer White Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter White Pink Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Begoniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Begonia can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials or shrubs, with fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots and usually asymmetrical leaves, often strikingly patterned, and small or large flowers, both male and female in the same cluster

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, open, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic potting compost, in bright indirect light, at an optimum temperature of 15-20ºC, and with moderate humidity. Water moderately when in growth, with balanced liquid fertilizer at alternate waterings, and sparingly in winter: immerse the container in water and allow the water to drain, to minimize the risk of rhizome rot. Pot on annually in spring. For more advice, see begonias: houseplants

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, mites, thrips, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis), powdery mildews and stem and rhizome rot

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