Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
बिगोनिया
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Begonie
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Begonia
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
Begonia
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Begônia
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Begonia
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Desmodieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Begonia
Season and care of Bush Clover and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Begonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Clover and Begonia Physical Information
Bush Clover and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Begonia are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Bush Clover and Begonia
Care of Bush Clover and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.