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Begonia odorata 'Rosea'

Family Begoniaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Begonia odorata 'Rosea' (pink sweet begonia) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is spreading in form and has glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. Multi-coloured fruit are produced by Begonia odorata 'Rosea' (pink sweet begonia).
Typical Uses Border, container, house plant and tropical.
Special Characteristics Begonia odorata 'Rosea' tolerates drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.