- Botanical name: Begonia rex 'Raspberry Swirl'
- Common name: Begonia
- Family: Begoniaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Perennial
Purple
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
Rex begonias are grown for their colourful, dramatic foliage. There are many different varieties, sporting large leaves with streaks, spirals or veins, and often with splashes of silver, pink, purple green and burgundy. Flowers tend to be inconspicuous and are best removed to keep the leaves looking their best.
Rex begonias are rhizomatous, growing from a thick, fleshy rhizome with shallow roots. They can be difficult to grow because they generally thrive in humid environments. As such, they are best grown as houseplants in temperate regions, and thrive in a warm, humid environment such as a bathroom.
Begonia rex ‘Raspberry Swirl’ has huge, silvery leaves with splashes of pink, in a strong swirling pattern.
How to grow Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl'
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Plant size
25cm height
25cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' and wildlife
Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' poisonous?
Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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