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
US Patent #	PP25855
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September, October
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green, Purple
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Full Shade
Growth Habit	Mounding
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
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.
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 18" / 12"
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