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begonia 'Raspberry Swirl'

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Raspberry Swirl' is an evergreen perennial to about 30cm with dark red leaves up to 25cm long with pointed tips, wavy margins, overlapping lobes at the base and swirling patterns of pink, green and silver

Scientific classification

Species: begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' (Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

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

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 'Raspberry Swirl'

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begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during active growth
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during active growth

Fertilizing

Balanced houseplant feed every two to four weeks in growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome

Growing

Grow under glass, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Grown for its foliage, the inconspicuous flowers are best removed. See Begonias: houseplants for further advice

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