Such a pretty little thing...don't ya think

In a shady spot, nestled under a philadelphus and flanked on one side by Adiantum leauticum Imbricatum and on the other Epimedium pinnatum colchicum is Begonia grandis evansiana. One might think this position is rather dry for this little beauty but fear not.  Each year it has a light mulch and each year I can enjoy the delicate flowers and attractive foliage from August right up to the first frosts. Once this happens it will wither and disappear underground, only to return next year with a few siblings in tow. At around £4.00 to £5.00 per bulb it's fair to say it's not cheap but once positioned, you will soon see a return for your investment.