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 Begonia cultivar for conservatory and indoor use that forms a well-branched, rounded plant with deciduous foliage. It performs best in partial shade and is suited to north-, east- or west-facing, sheltered positions. Plant into neutral loam that stays moist but drains freely. Expect flowering 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 Florencio White ('Kroutwh01'PBR) is a Begonia cultivar intended for conservatory, greenhouse and houseplant culture, presenting as a well-branched, rounded specimen with deciduous leaves. It is sold for summer displays and container use rather than permanent outdoor planting through UK winters because its hardiness is H1c (tender). Position plants where they receive partial shade — north-, east- or west-facing aspects are suitable — and avoid exposed sites. A sheltered location helps reduce stress on shoots and flowers. Use a loam-based medium at neutral pH that remains moist but well drained; good drainage prevents waterlogging while consistent moisture supports leaf and flower production. In containers, include a free-draining element and ensure water reaches the root zone without saturating the pot. Because it is listed for conservatory and houseplant use, Begonia Florencio White suits patios, city and courtyard gardens during the warmer months and fits cottage or informal beds when used as a summer container or bedding specimen. Its flowering period runs from June to October, so plan siting where blooms are visible during that span. Keep plants under cover or bring containers inside before the first frosts to maintain growth and flowering into autumn.

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

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