Overview
Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'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 Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Begonia genus, which includes 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 aspect facing north, west, or east, growing best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is frost-tender and suited to city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, cottage gardens, and flower borders. Its season of interest spans spring, summer, and autumn, requiring fertile, well-drained compost for cultivation.
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.
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 Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'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 Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'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
Where is the best place to plant Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR)?
Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) need?
Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Begonia Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) 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 Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR)?
Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings.
More in the Begonia genus
- Begonia 'Bethlehem Star'
- Begonia 'Blitz'
- Begonia 'Hanging Basket Yellow'
- Begonia 'Lime Swirl'
- Begonia 'Little Darling'
- Begonia 'Magma' (R)
- Begonia 'Odorata Alba'
- Begonia 'Amy' (T)