Name: Begonia 'Cool Breeze Rouge'
SKU: BEGCOOBREROU

Begonia ‘Cool Breeze Rouge’

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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.

'Cool Breeze Rouge' is a sister to 'Cool Breeze Pewter' and is more of a show-off. They are similar in youth, but 'Rouge' soon goes her own way by taking on a beautiful port wine glaze over her leaves as the heat climbs. The leaves of 'Rouge' are slightly more rounded than those of 'Pewter', but they are an even match in culture and care. Both are easy, will take heat and humidity, but are quite tolerant of cool weather too.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 16″ / 16″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August

Common Name	Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia COOL BREEZE™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP25080 (‘TNCBR1’)
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	8, 9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	16" / 16" / 16"
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, Pink, Purple, White
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 in its coloration. As the temperatures increase it gets a red flush to the foliage.
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.