Begonia ‘Doris Hornett’ is a stunning hybrid created by Australia’s very on John Clare. It was created in 2004 and published in 2011. B. ‘Cassie Kidd’ x B. ‘Dragon Wing’ were used to creating this beautiful rhizomatous begonia. Begonia ‘Doris Hornett’ has large green, crested leaves that are flushed with light purple splotches. The veining is a neon yellow colour with overlapping red lines emerging from the base of the leaf. The stems and outer edge of the leaves are covered in short, delicate hairs.

☀️These plants love partial shade outdoors or bright indirect light indoors.

💧Allow your begonias to mostly dry between waterings but not entirely. This will protect the plant from root or rhizome rot. If you begin to see your leaves drooping this can be a sign that your plant is thirsty.

〰️This begonia variety can be grown at ambient levels of humidity however if you start to notice brown, crisp looking marks on leaf edges are usually caused by the humidity being insufficient. 

🌡️This begonia variety is generally very happy to be growing at ambient temperatures (15-24°C). Begonias are easily killed by hard freezes so its better to keep the protected if you live in an area that is affected by frost in cold weather. 

🍴Begonias do well with frequent fertilising with liquid fertiliser given at a weaker strength more frequently. Slow release granules can also be used in potting mix.

✂️Begonias rarely need trimming except to remove injured branches and old flower clusters.

🪴Give them well draining soil - adding about 20% to 30% perlite into your standard premium potting mix will do the trick.

❓Toxic to pets!

(You will receive a bare rooted plant similar to the one seen in the images. Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour or shape.)