Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
silky cornel
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Kinnikinnick
In German
Begonie
Kinnikinnick
In French
Begonia
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Begonia
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
Begônia
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Begonia
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Begonia
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cornales
Family
Begoniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Begonia and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Begonia and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Kinnikinnick
Care of Begonia and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.