Begonia 'Looking Glass' (Cane Begonia)
Cane Begonia
Exceptionally beautiful, Begonia 'Looking Glass' is an upright, evergreen perennial noted for its eye-catching foliage of large, silvery leaves, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), adorned with olive-green veins and cranberry-red undersides. In late spring and summer, attractive clusters of pink flowers are an added bonus. Fast-growing, it makes a valuable contribution to shady landscapes or containers.
- Grows up to 24 in. tall and wide (60 cm).
- Prefers part shade and fertile, moist, and well-drained soils. Will not tolerate continuous direct sunlight or waterlogging. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer at alternative waterings. Applying winter mulch will increase survivability in borderline areas.
- Cut back over-long canes to 2 or 3 buds in late spring.
- Propagate by stem cuttings.
- Watch for caterpillars, mealybugs, thrips, vine weevils, powdery mildews, stem rot, and rhizome rot.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Begonia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 10
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Begonia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
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