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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' in 1999. The pictures on this page taken in the fern garden at Lotusland.
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 'Lotusland'. |
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