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Begonia grandis

Begonia grandis · Perennial

Hardiness
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
15–50 cm × 15–50 cm
Soil
fertile, humus-rich, well-drained neutral to acid soil
Flowering
June–November
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Use copper tape barriers, iron phosphate pellets, or hand-pick at night.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.

Root rot: Ensure well-draining compost and avoid overwatering; repot in fresh mix if affected.

Aphids: Spray off with water or treat with insecticidal soap or natural predators like ladybirds.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to soil in autumn/spring or use systemic insecticides.

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