Sutherland begonia

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A deciduous tuberous perennial to 30cm, with trailing red stems, light green leaves often veined red and abundant orange flowers 2cm across in summer and early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Sutherland begonia (Begonia sutherlandii)
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Sutherland begonia

Distribution map

Southeastern Africa

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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 Sutherland begonia

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Sutherland begonia care guide

Water regularly, keep soil evenly moist, high humidity is beneficial.
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Water regularly, keep soil evenly moist, high humidity is beneficial.

Fertilizing

Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during active growth.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, stem tip or leaf cuttings

Growing

Grow outdoors in well-drained humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil. Grow in good but not direct light in a frost-free area. Under glass grow in well drained loam-less or loam-based compost. Will not tolerate water logging. See Begonias: outdoors for further advice.

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