Overview

Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR) is a Begonia from the family Begoniaceae intended for conservatory, greenhouse and houseplant display, with a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage. It prefers partial shade and a sheltered position on north, east or west aspects. Rated H1c (tender), it should be kept frost-free and will flower from June to October.

About the genus

Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species, distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, with Africa considered the center of origin. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates, or cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have petals but no sepals.

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In the garden

Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR) is a cultivated Begonia within the Begoniaceae suited to indoor and protected outdoor culture. Its growth habit is compact and well-branched with leaves that die back in colder conditions, making it appropriate where summer colour is wanted without year-round outdoor exposure. Place this plant where it receives partial shade rather than direct sun, on a north-, east- or west-facing aspect that is sheltered from strong winds. Use a loam-based growing medium with a neutral pH and keep it moist but well drained; avoid waterlogging by ensuring containers have good drainage and a free-draining loam-rich compost for borders. The H1c rating means the cultivar is tender and should be overwintered in a frost-free greenhouse or indoors under bright, indirect light. Begonia Dragone Champagne works well in containers on patios and in courtyards, in conservatory displays, or as a houseplant; it can also be used in informal borders and beds during the frost-free months. Move pots under cover before the first frosts and reduce exposure to cold drafts. Expect flowers between June and October on Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR).

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Begonia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Begonia Dragone Champagne ('Bbdragne'PBR)

Propagation

Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings

Pest resistance

Caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil, aphids

Disease resistance

Grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot, rhizome rot

Frequently asked questions

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