Lana Angelwing Begonia is are upright tropical perennials with semi-woody canes sporting large toothed wing-shaped foliage speckled or splashed with silver. Its pendulous clusters of bright pink flowers from late spring into fall. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Let soils dry between watering- wet soils can lead to root rot. Susceptible to powdery mildew, stem rot, and botrytis, especially in humid areas without air circulation. Possible pests include whitefly, mites, thrips, and mealybugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Hosta
IMAGE: Terrascapes LLP, Begonia lana in 17cm pot
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
