About
A named rhizomatous begonia cultivar from Kew, forming a spreading clump with broadly ovate, richly patterned leaves combining metallic-green, silver, and maroon tones, and small, pale pink flowers in spring. A collector's cultivar for a warm, shaded windowsill or conservatory.
About the genus
Nymphaea are rhizomatous, submerged aquatic perennials with floating, rounded leaves and showy, sometimes fragrant, cup- or bowl-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours, held on or above the water and followed by submerged, berry-like fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in aquatic compost at appropriate depth.
PruningCut back dead growth in autumn.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.