Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pale White
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS racemosa
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Gray Dogwood
बिगोनिया
In German
Cornus racemosa
Begonie
In French
Gray Dogwood
Begonia
In Spanish
Cornus racemosa
Begonia
In Greek
Gray Dogwood
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Gray Dogwood
Begônia
In Polish
Gray Dogwood
Begonia
In Latin
Gray Dogwood
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cornaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gray Dogwood and Begonia
Season and care of Gray Dogwood and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Gray Dogwood and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gray Dogwood is Not Available and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gray Dogwood and Begonia Physical Information
Gray Dogwood and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gray Dogwood and Begonia are as follows:
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Gray Dogwood and Begonia
Care of Gray Dogwood and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Gray Dogwood 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.