Name: Begonia T REX™ 'St. Nick'
SKU: BEGSTNIC

Begonia T REX™ ‘St. Nick’

Large, exotic leaves with a jolly red center surrounded by emerald green and white polka dots. With its dense shrubby habit and lovely pink flowers, you'll love this one in containers inside or out. Excellent in the landscape.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 16″ / 16″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	T REX™ Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia T REX™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP26811
EU Grant #	EU46034
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Upright
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	16" / 16" / 16"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Fall
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green, Pink, Purple, Red
Soil	Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity.
pH	6.0 - 6.5
Exposure	Full Shade
Special Uses	Award Winners, Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist.
How Different?	Crisp coloration, extreme vigor (big habit), and swirled sinus.
Landscape Value	Background, container, houseplant.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	This series won Retailers' Choice Award at the Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Oregon in 2014.
Grower 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.