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Begonia foliosa var. miniata (Fuchsia Begonia) - Shrubby upright perennial plant to 30 inches tall by 18 inches wide with slender stems and oblong-ovate to sickle-shaped, toothed, shiny, mid-green leaves to 1 inch long. It produces fuchsia-like, pink to red flowers to 1 ¼ inch wide most of the year. Grows to about 30" tall x 18" wide.
Plant in a well-drained soil in bright shade with a regular watering. Has proven hardy to 25-30 degrees F. Pinch tips of stems to encourage branching. An attractiven long flowering plant that makes a nice addition to the shade garden in the ground or in a container.
We continue to list this plant under the name we received it and under this name this plant was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993, but some have pointed out this plant might actually be a hybrid or a selection of Begonia fuchsioides.
This information about Begonia foliosa var. miniata displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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