Big™
Begonia x benariensis 'Big White Green Leaf'
Begonia
Begonia x benariensis Big™ 'White Green Leaf' - Begonia from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Sun tolerant; vigorous landscape begonia
- Up to 3" white blooms with bright yellow centers
- Lush, bright apple-green leaves
- Great in landscape or large container
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Great Foliage
Hanging Basket
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
This begonia series thrives in full sun-shade! Plant in moist, well drained soil. Fertlize every 7-14 days throughout the growing season. Prune if needed to shape the plant later in the season.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 Inches
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 10-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Hanging Basket
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Begonia (Big Series)
Common Name: Begonia
The BIG Series is a cross between angel wing begonia and fibrous begonia. Flowers are white, pink or red. Heart shaped leaves are green or bronze. These plants are loved for their early blooms, large flowers and vigorous habit. Flower clusters appear from May-frost. Beautiful mass planted in gardens or used in containers.