Overview
Begonia 'Lady France' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia 'Lady France' 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 'Lady France' is a bushy cultivar of the Begonia genus, known for its deciduous foliage. As a member of the Begoniaceae family, it thrives best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, such as north, west, or east-facing locations. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This frost-tender plant is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and informal flower borders. It offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn and requires propagation by seed or cuttings.
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 'Lady France' 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 'Lady France'
- 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 'Lady France'?
Begonia 'Lady France' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia 'Lady France' need?
Begonia 'Lady France' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia 'Lady France' hardy in the UK?
Begonia 'Lady France' 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 'Lady France'?
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)