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Begonia 'River Nile'

Family Begoniaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 50 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Begonia 'River Nile' (rex begonia) bears pink blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is medium green and dark brown in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Begonia 'River Nile' (rex begonia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, annual, container, edging, specimen and woodland.