Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'
Begonia grandis

Name: Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'
SKU: P8082
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SKU # P8082

Product Type: Plants

Shipped As: 3.5" h x 3.5" w pot (1.05 pt)

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A graceful hardy begonia with cascading tresses of bloom in clear pink, a shade that complements the large, silky, pear-green leaves. An all summer flowering gem for shaded areas of the garden with hostas at its feet, or grown in large containers and overwintered indoors dormant. For moist, organic, well-drained soils.

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Lifecycle: Perennial

Zone: 6,7,8,9

Size: 1.5' h x 2' w

Sun: Partial shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom:

Color: Bubblegum pink

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When to Set Outside

After frost, when nighttime temperatures remain above 55°F.

Placement & Cultivation

Begonia is wonderful as a summer container specimen that effortlessly lights up shady areas with lush leaves and masses of flowers, effectively paired with coleus, fuchsia and browallia. When moving up into a larger pot select a container that is about 1" in diameter larger and with good drainage, such as unglazed clay. Use a peat-based mix with added perlite, filling the container so that when planted, the top of the rootball is about an inch or so below the top of the container. Fill in around the rootball and firm lightly. Fibrous begonias can be planted slightly deeper than its previous depth, which will encourage fresh growth of roots as well as stems. Bring inside for the winter when nighttime temperatures drop below 50°F.
Final Spacing: 1.5-2'
Water Use: High Water Use
Watering Details: Allow the soil to dry 1" down in small pots, 2" down from surface of larger pots before watering throughly. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rots. Water early mornings if placed in sunnier areas to avoid leaf scorch.
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0).
Fertilizer: Mix in a couple of inches of compost into the soil if planting in the ground or top dress with a slow-release organic all-purpose fertilizer. Reapply midsummer if growing in pots.
Diseases & Pests: Slugs may be interested in eating begonias—if they show up, sprinkle some iron phosphate slug bait pellets on the soil around the plant. Diatomaceous earth can also be used.

Plant Description

Plant: Bright green leaves with hints of pink, with a slightly trailing habit.
Seeds: Each female flower will turn into a capsule containing the tiny brown seeds. Bubils form in leaf axils and can be planted on the surface of pots to propagate more plants.
When to Cut:

Fun Fact

Begonias are one of the most prevalently cultivated plants, with over 1,000 species and innumerous hybrids.

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Favorite new plant Thursday, August 27, 2020

By Oxford, MS

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I saw hardy begonias in several Philadelphia area gardens last year and decided I would try one in my own garden. This plant has looked great all summer in my shade garden and never missed a beat when I transplanted it from container into the ground. I look forward to seeing how it will overwinter, and hopefully it will reseed! I ordered several plants from Select Seed, and they arrived very promptly and were packed very well with no damage to any of the plants or roots.

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