Pyrus communis 'Hood' ~ Hood Pear supplies Strawberry Begonia is a mat

Strawberry Begonia is a mat forming evergreen perennial with rounded dark green foliage with attractive silver veining and reddish undersides

The orange-red to red flowers bloom on tall stalks throughout summer until frost which attracts bees and butterflies

Insect problems include white pine weevil

COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells

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Pyrus communis 'Hood' ~ Hood Pear supplies Strawberry Begonia is a matHood Pear is a fast growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and attractive spring flower display but primarily grown for its crop of large summer fruit. Clusters of fragrant of white flowers bloom in mid spring. The large yellow green fruits are firm with buttery smooth flesh. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Hood is partially self pollinating so cross pollinating will increase yield, is highly resistant to fire blight,