Newly bred by Dan Heims from hardy Chinese species, this upright begonia is splendid.  Smooth, platinum splashed, palmate leaves, look like a silver-leafed Japanese mapple in the garden.  Cany pionk flowers heart-shaped emerge in late summer.  It has not been fully cold tested yet so we are offering as a tropical.  Nevertheless, this is an outstanding addition to a container or used as a cool houseplant.

 

Common Name: Begonia

 

Family: Begoniaceae

 

Plant Type:  Tropical or herbaceous perennial

 

USDA Hardiness Zone(s):  10-13

 

Habit:  Upright

 

Size: (W/HT/FL HT):  18"/24"/24"

 

Growth Rate:  Fast

 

Most Active Growing Season:  Warm

 

Flowering Season(s): Winter

 

Soil: Prefers moist, humus rich, well drained soil.

 

pH: 6.0-7.0

 

Light:  Shade to part shade

 

Nutritional Needs:  Moderate

 

Dormancy:  Not required

 

Water:  Dry slightly between waterings

 

Landscape Value:  Container, bedding and in mixed beds.

 

Finish Time to 4" 4-6 weeks