Name: Begonia 'Cool Breeze Emerald'
SKU: BEGCOOBREEME

Begonia ‘Cool Breeze Emerald’

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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. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

This medium large Begonia has deep forest green leaves, which are also quilted and velvety. The large, rounded palmate leaves have dark red leaf backs and are supported by shocking black-red stems. Pink flowers that appear in late summer are large and bloom in showy clusters. This is a Begonia with sophistication, simplicity and charm.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 18″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia COOL BREEZE™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP25263 ('Cool Breeze Em')
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	8, 9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 24" / 18"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July, August
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green
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?	It is unique. It has medium large deep forest green foliage with red leaf back, stems and petioles, a stout habit and large single pink cherry-like blossoms.
Landscape Value	Background, container, houseplant. Good landscape plant for summer filler.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	Tied for Best Begonia in 2012 Ohio State University trials. More cold tolerant than most.
Grower Notes	These tolerate cool greenhouse conditions with a low of 40° F. 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.