Begonia Lois Burke

Begonia ‘Lois Burke’ is a stunning rhizomatous begonia known for its unique foliage and ornamental appeal. Its leaves are typically large, asymmetrical, and exhibit striking colors, often featuring deep green, bronze, or burgundy tones with a metallic sheen. This variety thrives as a houseplant or in shaded outdoor gardens, offering both foliage beauty and occasional delicate pink or white blooms.

Growing Zones:

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (Can be grown as a houseplant or annual in cooler zones)

Mature Size:

• Height: 12-18 inches

• Width: 12-24 inches

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.

• Soil: Well-draining, light, and airy soil; a mix of peat, perlite, and compost works well.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering.

• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; misting or placing near a humidity tray can be beneficial.

• pH Preference: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).

• Fertilization: Feed with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring to fall).

Uses in Landscaping & Indoors:

• Shade Gardens: Excellent for adding texture and color to shaded garden beds.

• Houseplant: Ideal for indoor growing due to its tolerance for lower light conditions.

• Container Planting: Grows well in pots and hanging baskets.

• Terrariums & Greenhouses: Thrives in controlled humidity environments.

Native Range:

Begonias are native to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. While ‘Lois Burke’ is a cultivated variety, it shares characteristics with other rhizomatous begonias found in these regions.

Maintenance Tips:

• Avoid overwatering, as rhizomatous begonias are prone to root rot.

• Pinch back leggy stems to encourage a fuller growth habit.

• Repot every couple of years to refresh soil and provide space for growth.

• Protect from cold drafts if grown indoors.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.