Overview
Begonia 'Two Face' is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Begonia, part of the Begoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Begonia 'Two Face' 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 'Two Face' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Begonia genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and shrubs with distinctive asymmetrical leaves and clusters of male and female flowers. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, preferring a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and informal flower borders, it is frost-tender and best grown in fertile, well-drained compost with bright indirect light. 'Two Face' offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn and can be propagated by seed or various 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 'Two Face' 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 'Two Face'
- 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 'Two Face'?
Begonia 'Two Face' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Begonia 'Two Face' need?
Begonia 'Two Face' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Begonia 'Two Face' hardy in the UK?
Begonia 'Two Face' 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 'Two Face'?
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)