Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark 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
Oval to egg shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
No Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
No Shade, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
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
Not Available
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 Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAMIUM purpureum
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Purple Deadnettle
बिगोनिया
In German
Lila Taubnessel
Begonie
In French
Violet Ortie blanche
Begonia
In Spanish
Púrpura Deadnettle
Begonia
In Greek
μωβ Deadnettle
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Roxo Deadnettle
Begônia
In Polish
Jasnota purpurowa
Begonia
In Latin
Purpura Deadnettle
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lamioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Deadnettle and Begonia
Season and care of Purple Deadnettle and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Deadnettle and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Deadnettle season is Not Available and Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Deadnettle and Begonia Physical Information
Purple Deadnettle and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Purple Deadnettle and Begonia are as follows:
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Purple Deadnettle and Begonia
Care of Purple Deadnettle and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads 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 Purple Deadnettle 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.