Name: Begonia NAUTILUS™ Lilac
SKU: BEGNAULIL

Begonia NAUTILUS™ Lilac

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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.

Violet-rose and ruby-purple foliage outlined with a glossy black rim. The leaf sinuses are swirled and curled. An amazingly dense and dramatic plant, perfect for gardens and large containers, indoors and out.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 15″ / 20″ / –“
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	NAUTILUS™ Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia NAUTILUS™ Collection
Plant Type	Annual
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	--
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Black, Pink, Red, Silver
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Full Shade
Growth Habit	Upright
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
How Different?	--
Landscape Value	Use as a houseplant, in mixed containers, or in summer borders in shade.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	15" / 20" / --"
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