Deeply lobed leaves of bronzed red, with bright red reverse, are the perfect backdrop for the pretty pink flowers that follow in June and July. This lovely Begonia was collected by Ozzie Johnson from Emei in 1998. Expect a slowly forming colony that will thrive in moist compost-enriched soil with light shade. Provide winter mulch to increase hardiness.

Mature size: 12-15 in tall; slowly increases

Minimum temperature: estmated root hardy to 10 F; mulch to increase hardiness