Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'

SKU # P8082

Latin Name: Begonia grandis

Category: PLANTS

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

Color: Pink

Size: 1.5' h x 2' w

Season: Summer

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

We use several symbols and abbreviations in our catalog:

: especially fragrant
: great for containers
: great cut flower
: deer-resistant
: heat and/or drought tolerant
: attracts butterflies
:hummingbird favorite
: Honey Bee Favorite
: Native Flower

Hardiness codes:

HA -- Hardy Annual. Hardy annuals can stand some frost, so sow in the open ground well before the last spring frost date, or, in warm winter areas, sow in fall.
HHA -- Half-hardy Annual. Half-hardy annuals will survive a very light frost but are planted in the open at the last spring frost date or a little later. They can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost.
TA -- Tender Annuals. Tender annuals are warm weather plants that cannot withstand any frost and prefer warm nights. Tender annuals with long weeks to bloom (16-18+) should be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost.

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Begonia grandis Growing Instructions

When to Set Outside

After all danger of frost has passed.

Placement & Cultivation

In ground: Select a location that is in part shade with well-drained soil that is high in organic matter—great for bedding plants. Space about 1.5-2' apart. Place the plant so that the top of the rootball is slightly lower than the top of the soil. Fill in around the rootball and pack down so as to prevent soil from sinking and draining away from the roots of the plant. Containers: Select a container that is about 1” larger than the current container, with good drainage—unglazed clay is best, but these plants will do just fine in other pots, including plastic, as long as enough drainage is provided. Larger containers can be used for multiple plantings. Use a mix that does not contain any soil—something peat-based with some perlite or vermiculite added is best. Fill the container so that when the root ball is placed in it, the top of the rootball is about an inch or so below the top of the container. Fill in around the rootball and pack down so as to prevent soil from sinking and draining away from the roots of the plant. Bring inside for the winter when nighttime temperatures drop below 50°F, and place in a sunny window.
Grows With: Coleus, Fuchsia, Salvia, Viola
Water Use: High
Watering Details: Water 1-2 times a week (about an inch each time), more during particularly dry spells, but do not keep in a soggy state.
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. If compost is not incorporated into the soil, top dress with a slow-release organic all-purpose fertilizer. Reapply monthly. -Or- fertilize every two weeks with a water soluble fertilizer.
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.

What You’ll Grow

Plant: Bright green leaves with hints of pink, with a slightly trailing habit.
Flowering: Plants gracefully dripping with blushed bubblegum-pink flowers on branching pink stems .
Seeds: Each female flower will turn into a capsule containing the extremely tiny seeds, looking somewhat like finely ground pepper.

Fun Fact

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

Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'

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Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'

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What You’ll Grow

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