Name: Begonia NAUTILUS™ Lilac
SKU: BEGNAULIL

Begonia NAUTILUS™ Lilac

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
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PPAF
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Upright
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	15" / 20" / --"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Leaf Color	Black, Pink, Red, 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?	--
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.