Common Name | Stained Glass Begonia |
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Family | Begoniaceae |
Genus | Begonia |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Annual |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | -- |
Foliage Color | Green, Red |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12, 13 |
How Different? | Unique. |
Landscape Value | Hanging baskets, shade container, patio or summer bedding or inside window plant. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Annual |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 18" / 24" / 20" |
Soil (Garden) | Average porosity, organic soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average to high. |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | Can be sold as a bedding plant in warm areas. Good container plant and mixer. Syn: 'Cathedral Windows' |
Begonia ‘Cathedral’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Fascinating ruffled foliage with windows of red and green are featured on this unusual but tough plant for house or summer containers. Ivory-pink flowers adorn 12″ spikes. An easy plant in the home and in outdoor containers.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-13
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 20″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 1.2 – 2.4 |
pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |