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.
The information about Begonia acutifolia that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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