Re: Hardiness of Begonia grandis 'Alba'?
- Subject: Re: Hardiness of Begonia grandis 'Alba'?
- From: "Gene Bush" g*@otherside.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 07:04:15 -0500
Hello Chris,
I have the alba form here in my garden. While I do not think the white
bloomer is as tough as the species, it is making it. Believe the trick is
keeping in someplace well drained in the winter months. Too wet for too long
and it rots. Mine is with ferns and corydalis exima, mulched with chopped
leaves and a viburnum in the background.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana
----- Original Message -----
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm going through some catalogs and considering Begonia grandis 'Alba'
> as a compliment to the straight species.
>
> Most references seem to list it as zone 7, yet many also list the
> straight species as a zone 7 plant too. Since I'm in zone 5b USDA
> I'm now confused as to whether or not 'Alba' will grow here.
>
> Anyone have any experience? Will B. grandis 'Alba' survive here?
>
> Chris
>
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