Name: Begonia HOLIDAY™ 'Silver Bells'
SKU: BEGSILBEL

Begonia HOLIDAY™ ‘Silver Bells’

Elegant, silver-topped leaves sparkle like shiny ornaments. The narrow and deeply cut leaves are held by pink stems and form a dense habit. Prolific and easy to grow.

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

Common Name	HOLIDAY™ Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia HOLIDAY™ Collection
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PPAF
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Upright, Shrubby
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	9" / 16" / --"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring, Winter
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green, Pink, Silver
Soil	Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity.
pH	6.0 - 6.5
Exposure	Full Shade
Special Uses	Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist.
How Different?	Leaves are a purple silver with uniquely cut margins.
Landscape Value	Use in containers inside and out. Background, container, houseplant.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	--
Grower Notes	Good for a 4-5" program. 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.