Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Siberian peashrub
In German
Begonie
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Begonia
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Begonia
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Begônia
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Begonia
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Begonia
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Begoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Begonia and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Begonia and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Begonia and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Begonia and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.