begonia 'Ginny'

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An upright, shrub-like perennial to about 60cm, with dark green, lance-shaped leaves covered in short hairs and flushed red on the undersides. Clusters of simple flowers appear all along the stems from spring to autumn, pink or red in bud with red hairs, opening pale pink, some with a serrated edge

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'Ginny' (Begonia 'Ginny')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of begonia 'Ginny'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of begonia 'Ginny'

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begonia 'Ginny' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Growing

Grow in light, well-drained, loam-based or loam-less, acid to neutral potting compost. Place in filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 15C to 22C, with high humidity. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings. See begonia cultivation - indoors for further information

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