Begonia hemsleyana ex. China
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1 packet of approximately 100, naturally small, hand pollinated, fresh seeds.
A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial species, native to the forests and shaded, moist environments of SW Guangxi and SE Yunnan, China as well as Vietnam. Produces very attractive, palmate foliage, held on red stems, with maroon undersides and spikes of pink flowers. Height 30 to 80 cm. Part shade in a very sheltered position in moist, humus rich, very well-drained soil. Hardy planted in the garden to -5C (although a deep winter mulch is recommended), or it can be grown as a potted specimen and brought in before the first frosts, or kept in a greenhouse. A species which requires high humidity.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
We often get asked how to sow Begonia successfully. We find them easy but have been doing it for some years - the main thing is warmth, light and humidity. We use a peat-free compost with added horticultural sand and surface sow the tiny seeds as they need light to germinate. We could go into more detail but space won't permit so here is a good, detailed link for those who would like to give it a try: https://www.begonias.org/sowing-the-seeds/