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Begonia
'Richmondensis'
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| Begonia 'Richmondensis' may be the
hardiest begonia in the garden. It is likely the most frequently
used. I have seen it used as an accent or
even as a low hedge in coastal communities. I grow this begonia in
light to dark shade in almost any kind of soil. I have seen it
growing in full sun in Santa Barbara and along the immediate coast
elsewhere. While it looks better with regular water it will survive
a summer sporadic irrigation. The plants generally grow to 18"
tall and wide. The flowers are up to an inch across. Begonia
richmondensis will be tender in the inland valleys if it will get much
frost. Given a shady location it will do quite well if given
protection or grown in a warm winter location.
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