Begonia brevirimosa 'Exotica' blue or for summer borders

or for summer borders

Rockery Plants

Selected in the 1980’s by Delbert and Barbara Hupp of Drake’s Crossing Nursery

Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix works best

Begonia brevirimosa 'Exotica' blue or for summer bordersBegonia brevirimosa subsp. exotica stands out as one of the showiest of all begonia species. It is a real showstopper. This New Guinea species has a shrub like growth habit and large leaves. The elliptic shaped leaves are a dark olive green with wide bands of metallic pink. This plant will get tall and as it does will need to be staked. The pink flowers form on a terminal inflorescence. This plant needs extra humidity. It will grow fine in a humid