begoni 'Ziggy'

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A bushy, tuberous perennial to around 70cm tall with dark green foliage, and from summer into early autumn, double white flowers flushed with pale pink

begoni 'Ziggy'

Scientific classification

Species
begoni 'Ziggy' (Begonia 'Ziggy')
Genus
Begonia
Family
Begoniaceae
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Bedding
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of begoni 'Ziggy'

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 begoni 'Ziggy'

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begoni 'Ziggy' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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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

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings or stem cuttings from side shoots

Growing

Plant tubers indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. Plants may be grown permanently under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise plant out in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in sun or semi-shade when all risk of frost is past. Dry off tubers in winter and store frost-free. For further information see Begonias: outdoors

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids

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