Sophia Angelwing Begonia is an upright tropical perennial with semi-woody canes sporting large dark green wing-shaped foliage spotted with silver and ruby undersides. Its pendulous clusters of baby pink flowers from late spring into fall. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well-drained soils.
May also be sold as 'Sophia Cecile'.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
3' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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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
IMAGES: Plantznthings.ph, Begonia 'Sophia', (2) Charles Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse, Begonia coccinea, Angel Wing Begonia 'Sophia'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
