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Products > Begonia foliosa var. miniata   Begonia foliosa var. miniata - Fuchsia Begonia     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Begoniaceae (Begonias) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Fall/Spring Synonyms: [Begonia fuchsioides, Hort.] Height: 2-3 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Begonia foliosa var. miniata (Fuchsia Begonia) - Shrubby perennial plant with slender stems and oblong-ovate to sickle-shaped, toothed, shiny, mid-green leaves, 1" across. Produces fuchsia-like, pink to red flowers, to 1 1/4" across most of the year. Grows to about 30" tall x 18" wide. This is probably a hybrid or a selection of Begonia fuchsioides as the species actually has bright red flowers. Plant in bright shade and water regularly.  The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Begonia foliosa var. miniata.