Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
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
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ROSMARINUS officinalis
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Rosemary
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Mehendi
In German
Begonie
Rosmarin
In French
Begonia
Romarin
In Spanish
Begonia
Romero
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
δενδρολίβανο
In Portuguese
Begônia
Alecrim
In Polish
Begonia
Rozmaryn
In Latin
Begonia
Roremque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Rosemary
Season and care of Begonia and Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Rosemary Physical Information
Begonia and Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rosemary height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Rosemary are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Rosemary flower color: White, Blue and Lavender
- Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Rosemary
Care of Begonia and Rosemary 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 Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.