Begonia NAUTILUS™ 'Lilac'Begonia NAUTILUS™ 'Lilac'

Begonia NAUTILUS™ ‘Lilac’

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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.

 

Violet-rose and ruby-purple foliage outlined with a glossy black rim. The leaf sinuses are swirled and curled. An amazingly dense and dramatic plant, perfect for gardens and large containers, indoors and out.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 15″ / 20″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s):

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Common Name NAUTILUS™ Begonia
Family Begoniaceae
species --
Plant Series Begonia NAUTILUS™ Collection
Plant Type Annual
US Patent # --
EU Grant # --
Bloom Time --
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Black, Pink, Red, Silver
Dormancy --
Exposure Full Shade
Growth Habit Mounding
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
How Different? --
Landscape Value Use as a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade.
Most Active Growing Season Spring
Persistence Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 15" / 20" / --"
Soil (Garden) Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity.
Water (Garden) Keep evenly moist.
Special Uses Deep South
Comments --
Water (Greenhouse) Dry moderately between waterings.
EC 1.2 – 2.4
pH 6.0 – 6.5
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 8 – 10 weeks
Day Length for Flowering Day Neutral
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