| Common Name | Begonia |
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| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | PP21946 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green, Silver |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | It has similar breeding to 'Metallic Mist'. They are both hardy to Z7. It has cut leaves that are speckled white. |
| Landscape Value | Great to use in a container, as a bedding plant, or in mixed beds. Plant with spring bulbs for a sequential show. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 18" / 24" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average porosity, organic soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Average to high. |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Deep South |
| Comments | Good drainage is a must. Comes up late in the spring when the soil warms up a little. This makes it a good to combine with spring bulbs. Winner of the American Begonia Society "Distinctive hybrid" award in 2009 |
Begonia ‘Silver Splendor’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Bred by Dan Heims from hardy Chinese species, this upright begonia is unlike any other Begonia! Smooth, platinum splashed, palmate leaves, look like a silver leaf Japanese maple in the garden. Candy pink, heart-shaped flowers appear in late summer. Zone 7b hardy. American Begonia Society 'Distinctive hybrid' award in 2009.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 18″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly 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 | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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