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| 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 |
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Begonia acutifolia (White Richmondensis Begonia) - A beautiful shade-loving (will take some sun on coast) perennial begonia with 3" long dark green leaves with red undersides. Clusters of delicate white flowers dangle from the branch tips throughout the year. Best performance when watered regularly and flowers tint pink if grown in sun. Moderate grower to 2' tall and equally wide. Hardy to 25-30 degrees F. We originally received this plant as Begonia 'White Richmondensis' to which it superficially resembles.It is more cascading in structure than the red-flowering Begonia richmondensis, has white flowers and smaller leaves w/o 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 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 acutifolia. |
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