Begonia Bewitched Pink

Common Name:
Begonia 'Bewitched Pink'

Description:
Begonia 'Bewitched Pink' is a striking ornamental foliage plant admired for its deeply textured, heart-shaped leaves with dark veining and a soft pink blush that intensifies with maturity. This Rex-style begonia delivers high visual impact with its bold colouring and unique leaf patterns, making it a showstopper in shaded garden beds or as a feature plant in indoor containers. The leaves are slightly iridescent, with serrated edges and a dramatic contrast between the pink tones and the dark, almost black, central markings. 'Bewitched Pink' thrives in part to full shade in Melbourne’s climate and requires consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It prefers a humid environment and performs well indoors in a well-lit position out of direct sun. Though it may produce small, pale pink blooms, the primary appeal of this begonia lies in its decorative foliage. Ideal for collectors, indoor gardeners, or anyone looking to introduce bold texture and colour into a shady corner.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Indoors / Well lit

Mature Size:

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pale Pink (occasional and inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Indoors

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Foliage Feature Plant

• Shade Loving

• Collectors' Favourite

Toxicity:
Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested; tubers are the most toxic part. May cause mild irritation in humans if consumed.

Companion Plants:

• Calathea

• Aspidistra

• Heuchera

• Ferns (e.g. Nephrolepis exaltata)

• Oxalis triangularis