Overview

Begonia 'Pink Lady' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia 'Pink Lady' 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 'Pink Lady' is a conservatory and houseplant begonia that flowers from June to October and carries deciduous leaves on a well-branched habit. It prefers partial shade and a sheltered position away from frost. Plant into neutral loam kept moist but well drained and position on an east, west or north-facing aspect. In the UK it carries an H1c rating (tender), so frost-free conditions are required through winter.

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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Begonia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Begonia

In the garden

Begonia 'Pink Lady' is a cultivated Begonia intended for greenhouse or indoor display and for summer placement outdoors. It produces flowers between June and October and has deciduous foliage borne on a compact, well-branched framework. The plant is listed for use as a conservatory/greenhouse specimen and as a houseplant, making it suitable for controlled environments where frost can be excluded. For culture, give Begonia 'Pink Lady' partial shade and a sheltered spot; north, east or west-facing positions suit it. Use a loam-based, neutral substrate that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged and ensure good drainage. The specified soil moisture is 'moist but well-drained', so water to keep the rootball evenly moist rather than allowing it to dry out completely or sit in standing water. Its UK hardiness is H1c (tender), so bring plants inside or provide frost-free protection over winter. In practice it works well in conservatories, on patios in containers that can be moved under cover, and within courtyard or city gardens where shelter is available. It can also be incorporated into cottage-style borders or summer bedding where temporary summer planting is acceptable. Because the foliage is deciduous, expect leaf drop as temperatures fall and plan to overwinter plants in a frost-free place.

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 'Pink Lady' 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 'Pink Lady'

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

More in the Begonia genus

• 
  Begonia 'Blitz'
• 
  Begonia 'Cascade Florence' (T/d)
• 
  Begonia 'Comtesse Louise Erdõdy' (R)
• 
  Begonia 'Otto Foster'
• 
  Begonia 'Phil Ormes'
• 
  Begonia 'Sparkle'
• 
  Begonia coccinea (C)angelwing begonia
• 
  Begonia cubensisCuban holly