Begonia hybrida Gryphon
Common name: Cane begonia
1 to 5°C
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Variegated, star-shaped foliage with sparkly silvery markings
An exciting new arrival with large, maple-like foliage which will lend a jungle vibe to shadier spots. Begonia x hybrida 'Gryphon' may produce pink flowers but production is scarce and sporadic to say the least. This beauty is grown mainly for its large, deeply veined and attractive foliage with decorously serrated edges and fantastic, silvery markings. The underside of the leaves have a bronzed red colour for even greater dramatic impact. Held on strong, upright stems which mature to around 50cm tall. The mythical name of this beauty relates to its majestic appearance, alongside its strength and durability and, instead of being half lion, half eagle - Begonia x hybrida 'Gryphon' will happily live half outdoors and half indoors for enduring effect. This makes ‘Gryphon’ ideal for container growing – as the tender, evergreen perennial can then be easily moved back and forth to avoid the temperatures below 1°C. Plant in
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Begonia hybrida Gryphon YP |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cane begonia |
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
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