Overview

Begonia 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) (S) is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) (S) 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 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) is a Begonia cultivar intended for conservatory or indoor display that produces flowers from June to October. The plant is well-branched and suits sheltered, north-, east- or west-facing positions. It prefers partial shade in neutral loam kept moist but well-drained. Hardiness is H1c (tender), so it should be overwintered under glass or kept as a houseplant.

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 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) belongs to the Begoniaceae and has been raised for use in conservatories, greenhouses and as a houseplant. As a Super Olympia Series selection it forms a well-branched habit that carries its blooms through the main summer months; flowering runs from June to October. The plant type is suited to glasshouse culture or to containers that can be moved indoors when temperatures fall. Locate the plant in partial shade on a north-, east- or west-facing aspect and protect it from exposed conditions. Use a loam-based compost of neutral pH and aim to keep the substrate moist but well-drained; free-draining pots help prevent waterlogging while retaining enough moisture for steady growth. The sheltered exposure recommendation reduces stress from wind and strong sun, which suits its conservatory and houseplant use. Hardiness is H1c (tender): keep Begonia 'Super Olympia White' frost-free through the winter. It performs well in patio containers, city and courtyard settings, cottage-style borders during the summer and as a greenhouse specimen. Expect reliable summer displays when grown in sheltered, partially shaded containers or under glass from June 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 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) (S) 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 'Super Olympia White' (Super Olympia Series) (S)

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