Name: Begonia DAYSTAR™ Hot Coral
SKU: BEGDAYHOTCOR

Begonia DAYSTAR™ Hot Coral

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This plant should be pre-booked by July 1 for spring shipping weeks 1-14 and January 1 for holiday shipping weeks 30-36.

Lush dark foliage supports large hot coral flowers on continuous display. Perfect cascades in hanging baskets. A work of art… says the University of Georgia's Trials team.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 16″ / 8″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Common Name	Flowering Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia DAYSTAR™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
US Patent #	('TNBEGDHC') PPAF
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Full Shade
Growth Habit	Spreading / Trailing
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
How Different?	Trailing + dark and patterned leaves + large dark coral, single flowers.
Landscape Value	Use as a hanging basket, a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	24" / 16" / 8"
Soil (Garden) (Garden)	Fertile, rich, moist Soil (Garden) with good porosity.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist.
Special Uses	Deep South
Comments	--

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	1.2 – 2.4
pH	6.0 – 6.5
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	8 – 10 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral