Name: Begonia T REX™ 'First Blush'
SKU: BEGFIRBLU

Begonia T REX™ ‘First Blush’

Silvery lavender leaves are lightly kissed with raspberry, which gets more pronounced as the season passes. The entire T REX™ Series is marvelous for the garden or house, and are very cold tolerant (not freezing!). Great habit and very vigorous.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 16″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

Common Name	Rex Hybrid Begonia
Family	Begoniaceae
Genus	Begonia
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Begonia T REX™ Series
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP25974
EU Grant #	EU43390 ('TNFB1')
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Upright
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	16" / 16" / 12"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Pink
Leaf Color	Green, Pink, Purple, Red
Soil	Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity.
pH	6.0 - 6.5
Exposure	Full Shade
Special Uses	Award Winners, Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist.
How Different?	Rex leaf color characteristics that are retained even during cool temperatures!
Landscape Value	It is a wonderful addition to the shade border in the warm season or to a mixed container.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	This series won Retailers' Choice Award at the Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Oregon in 2014. Has survived here in Canby, Oregon for 5 years in the ground, mulched.
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.