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| Begonia metallica
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More commonly known as:
Metallic leaf begonia
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Ratings and Awards
This plant has been given an Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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This plant is an evergreen perennial originating from Brazil. It is notable for its striking hairy leaves, flower clusters and glossy foliage. This is often classified as a subshrub. The pink flowers, to 3cm or more, have red hairs, as do the dark green, shiny leaves. Begonias are also susceptible to botrytis, stem rot and mites and thrips.
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It's shape is described as dome. It grows to a height of 0.9m and 0.6m in width. It has oval foliage that is dark green. It produces flowers during autumn that are pink in colour.
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This is a tender plant. It requires a medium and well drained soil, preferring sun, and a position in a container or indoors.
This plant is likely to need staking.
It is susceptible to and should be protected from mealy bugs, vine weevils, caterpillars, aphids and mildew.
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