| Common Name | Rhizomatous Begonia |
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| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black, Green |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| How Different? | Crested and textured black leaves. |
| Landscape Value | Container, summer contract or accent. |
| 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, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
| Comments | Can be sold as a bedding plant in warm areas. Good container plant and mixer. |
Begonia ‘Black Taffeta’
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*** 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. |
Large, crested, obsidian-black leaves to 8″ wide have a lovely burgundy red reverse. Its sturdy rhizomatous heritage makes it stronger than any Rex Begonia. Great in the house or in the shade garden. Vigorous grower to 18-24″ tall and wide. The breeder describes it: “Very large black star shaped textured leaves. Pink flowers. Most impressive.”
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
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 |
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