Overview
Begonia fernando-costae is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia fernando-costae 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 fernando-costae is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Begonia genus, which includes a variety of annuals, perennials, and shrubs with distinctive asymmetrical leaves and clusters of male and female flowers. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is frost-tender and best suited to protected environments such as city gardens, patios, and flower borders. Begonia fernando-costae is valued for its interest through spring, summer, and autumn and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
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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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 fernando-costae 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 fernando-costae
- 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
Where is the best place to plant Begonia fernando-costae?
Begonia fernando-costae prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia fernando-costae need?
Begonia fernando-costae grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia fernando-costae hardy in the UK?
Begonia fernando-costae has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Begonia fernando-costae?
Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings.
More in the Begonia genus
- Begonia 'Blitz'
- Begonia 'Cascade Florence' (T/d)
- Begonia 'Comtesse Louise Erdõdy' (R)
- Begonia 'Otto Foster'
- Begonia 'Phil Ormes'
- Begonia 'Sparkle'
- Begonia coccinea (C)angelwing begonia
- Begonia cubensisCuban holly
