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Begonia acutifolia - White Richmondensis Begonia

Note: This plant is no longer in stock. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.  
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Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Perennial
Family: Begoniaceae (Begonias)
Origin: Jamaica (North America)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: White
Bloomtime: Year-round
Synonyms: [Begonia acuminata B. 'White Richmondensis']
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F
Begonia acutifolia (White Richmondensis Begonia) - A beautiful small shrub begonia with a moderate growth rate to 2 feet tall by an equal width with 3 inch long dark green leaves that have red undersides. Clusters of delicate white flowers dangle from the branch tips throughout the year.

Will take some sun on coast but best performance on light shade when watered regularly and flowers tint pink if grown in sun. Hardy to 25-30 degrees F. A very nich long blooming plant for the shade garden.

We originally received this plant as Begonia 'White Richmondensis' to which it superficially resembles. It has a more cascading in structure than the red-flowering Begonia 'Richmondensis but it has white flowers and smaller leaves without the red tones. A very nice container or hanging basket plant. Listed in Begonias: The Complete Reference Guide (Thompson & Thompson) as a small bare leafed everblooming shrub type. 

Information displayed on this page about Begonia acutifolia is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.

 
San Marcos Growers closed for regular business at the end of 2025 as the property is being developed for affordable housing.
While our gates remain closed, we will open them by appointment so we can liquidate remaining plants, supplies and equipment. The plants remaining in the field are listed on our Live Inventory Page.