Begonia sutherlandii

Begonia sutherlandii

Native to:
DR Congo | Eswatini | Lesotho | Malawi | Mozambique | South Africa | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Begoniaceae
Genus:
Begonia
Species:
Begonia sutherlandii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
45 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
orange, coral

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown. Tuberous species can also be propagated from tubers.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society