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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Begoniaceae (Begonias) |
| Origin: North America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Begonia 'Lotusland' - A large thick stem rhizomatous variety to 3 to 4 feet tall that has thick horizontal stems that creep along the ground from which the large shield shapes and lobed dark green leaves arise. Sprays of small deep pink flowers that rise 18 to 24 inches above the foliage are produced nearly year-round - spectacular! Plant in light to deep shade or morning sun in a well-drained soil and irrigate regularly. Hardy to short duration cold temperatures down to around 28°F. A great begonia for large spaces in the garden. This variety was introduced into cultivation by the legendary Begonia hybridizer Rudolph Ziesenhenne (1911-2005), who discovered the plant as a chance seedling in his greenhouse at his Santa Barbara nursery in the 1960s. The story goes that it went some time without a name until a National Geographic photographer asked Ziesenhenne about it. To honor Madame Walska and her wonderful Lotusland garden where many of his begonias had been planted, he named it Begonia 'Lotusland'. The pictures on this page taken in the fern garden at Lotusland.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Begonia 'Lotusland'.
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