Overview
Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) 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 Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) is a bushy cultivar of the Begonia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and shrubs with distinctive asymmetrical leaves and clusters of male and female flowers. This deciduous plant is suited to conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, thriving in partial shade with a north, west, or east-facing aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and requires a sheltered position. Frost-tender and hardy to H1c, it is best grown in fertile, well-drained compost with bright indirect light, making it suitable for patios, containers, and informal garden settings during spring, summer, and 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 Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) 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 Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R)
- 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 Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R)?
Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) need?
Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) hardy in the UK?
Begonia Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R) 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 Inca Night ('Krbelin02'PBR) (Beleaf Series) (R)?
Seed, stem, tip or leaf cuttings.
More in the Begonia genus
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- Begonia 'Lime Swirl'
- Begonia 'Little Darling'
- Begonia 'Magma' (R)
- Begonia 'Odorata Alba'
- Begonia 'Amy' (T)