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Begonia 'Richmondensis'

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.

Begonia Richmondensis

 

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