Common Name | 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 |
How Different? | Distinctive leaf color. |
Landscape Value | Container, mixed basket, shade accent. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Tropical |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 24" / 24" |
Soil (Garden) | Average porosity, organic soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average. Does not tolerate water logging. |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | Thrives in containers, shade gardens, windowsills. Can be sold as a bedding plant in warm areas. |
Begonia ‘Phoe’s Cleo’
*** 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. |
Vivid chartreuse leaves sport mahogany-red splashes. Tough rhizomatous heritage makes it stronger than any Rex Begonia. Thrives in containers, shade gardens, windowsills.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 24″ / 24″
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 |