Name: Begonia HOLIDAY™ 'Spirit'
SKU: BEGHOLSPI

Begonia HOLIDAY™ ‘Spirit’

This lovely begonia has leaves that look quilted. Each textural leaf is silver white with a dark star pattern in the center. It forms a large, upright mound with many crowns.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 28″ / –“
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
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 28" / --"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring, Winter
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Black, Silver, White
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?	Nothing exactly like it. Compared to Begonia 'Silver Skies', it has a deeper green color in the leaves and the silver extends to the margins.
Landscape Value	Use as a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	--
Grower 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.