Name: Begonia SHADE ANGEL™ 'Aurora'
SKU: BEGAUR

Begonia SHADE ANGEL™ ‘Aurora’

Unlike any previous Begonia breeding. As easy as an old fashioned Angel Wing, but with the TERRA NOVA® twist. Indoors or out, this is a standout! Absolutely iridescent foliage in aquamarine, lavender, raspberry pink and cream overlaid with mother-of-pearl. Wow!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 18″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

Common Name	Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia SHADE ANGEL™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP25855
EU Grant #	EU43388 ('Aura')
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 18" / 12"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September, October
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green, Purple
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?	Very unique coloration. Also unusual as it is a non-cane forming Angel Wing Begonia.
Landscape Value	Use in mixed containers and/or as a houseplant.
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.