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Begonia 'Josephine'

 
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Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Josephine

Classification:
Unknown - Tell us

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Smooth-Textured
Mottled

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By mkjones
Thumbnail #1 of Begonia  by mkjones

By mkjones
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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive begoniacrazii On Jul 23, 2008, begoniacrazii from Northern California, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

A Brad Thompson cane type begonia hybrid using B. 'Jumbo Jet' x B. 'Amelia', California 1992

Positive mkjones On Jul 5, 2005, mkjones from Trophy Club, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

A beautiful begonia with highly decorative foliage. When it blooms, it's just an added wonder! The blossoms are huge and pendulous. They're so big, I always stop to stare.....

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Roanoke, Texas



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