{"product_id":"begonia-grandis","title":"Begonia grandis - garden perennial begonia, frost resistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegonia grandis\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehardy begonia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial garden begonia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy Begonia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the few begonias that can be successfully grown in the garden year-round in many regions of Romania. It is appreciated for its decorative foliage, often with reddish hues on the underside, and its delicate pink flowers, which appear from the second half of summer and continue into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts elegant, natural appearance makes it ideal for shady gardens, woodland areas, borders, or cooler corners where many other flowering plants struggle to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Begoniaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e perennial, decorative for its leaves and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e hardy begonia, perennial garden begonia, Hardy Begonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e upright, with a clumping growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e large, heart-shaped, deep green, with a reddish underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, delicate, in shades of light pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from August until the first frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💧 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers partial shade or bright shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate; the soil should be kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rich in organic matter, fertile, and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers soil that does not dry out completely for long periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e optimal growing range: 15-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the above-ground part dries back in autumn and reappears in spring from the underground tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e down to approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-15 \/ -20°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, under good conditions and with a protective layer of mulch; in very cold areas, additional winter protection is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor vigorous growth, plant Begonia grandis in humus-rich, well-drained soil, in an area protected from strong midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✨ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of the few frost-resistant begonias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblooms in late summer, when many other plants have finished flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecorative foliage with a reddish underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for shady and naturalistic gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to propagate through bulbils formed at the base of the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe plant’s appearance varies significantly depending on the season. In spring, it may begin growing later, while during the cold season the above-ground part disappears completely. This behavior is normal for the species and does not affect the plant’s viability. Depending on the time of year, specimens may be delivered without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e📌 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begonias are sensitive and fragile plants. The foliage may arrive with noticeable cosmetic damage after transport, including spotted leaves, bent stems, partially broken stems, scorched edges, dry patches, or damage caused by rubbing and handling. These aspects are considered normal for this category of plants and do not affect the specimen’s viability, provided that the plant has a healthy base. We recommend purchasing these begonias only for people who understand the sensitivity of terrarium plants and can provide high humidity, stable temperatures, and indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":56759281025350,"sku":null,"price":277.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/79FC809E-ADA0-414A-9B0B-F5DE6C22591F.jpg?v=1781117151","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-se\/products\/begonia-grandis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}