Overview

Begonia (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series) 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 (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series) is a conservatory and houseplant begonia in the Begoniaceae selected for container and glasshouse culture. It carries deciduous foliage on a compact, well-branched habit suited to pots. Plants prefer partial shade and a loam-based, neutral compost that stays moist but drains freely. Flowering runs 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

A cultivated member of the Belove Series within the Begoniaceae, Begonia (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series) has been developed for container and greenhouse use where controlled conditions protect its tender growth. The foliage is deciduous and the plant forms a compact, well-branched mound that responds well to pot culture in conservatories or bright rooms. Position in partial shade on north-, east- or west-facing aspects and keep the site sheltered from strong winds. Use a loam-based, neutral potting mix or compost with good drainage; the substrate should remain moist but not waterlogged. As an H1c rated plant it is tender — move pots inside or keep under glass for winter and avoid exposing the roots to prolonged cold. Suitable uses include city and courtyard gardens, patios and containers, informal cottage plantings and edged flower beds where plants can be displayed in pots or moved into shelter. Expect a season of bloom from June to October; remove spent flower stems promptly to encourage continued flowering through to October.

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 (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series) 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 (Hiemalis Group) Belove Cherry ('Krbevch01'PBR) (Belove Series)

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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