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Space Age Black Hole Rex begonia Begonia rex

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
18" 18" 46cm 46cm
Height: 15" - 18"
Spread: 15" - 18"
Height: 38cm - 46cm
Spread: 38cm - 46cm
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  • Details

    15 - 18 Inches
    15 - 18 Inches
    15 - 18 Inches
    38cm - 46cm
    38cm - 46cm
    38cm - 46cm

    Features

    Shining silver leaves with black, jagged edges, dark green veining and an explosion of burgundy to black in the center characterize this striking cultivar. Small, coral red blossoms are an occasional added bonus. This dense, upright mounding plant shines in shade containers.

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Heat Tolerant

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    15 - 18 Inches 38cm - 46cm
    Spacing: 
    15 - 18 Inches 38cm - 46cm
    Spread: 
    15 - 18 Inches 38cm - 46cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Red
    Flower Shade: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Foliage Colors: 
    Black
    Foliage Colors: 
    Red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Silver
    Foliage Shade: 
    Silver, black and burgundy
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade to Shade

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Containers
    Maintenance Notes: 

        

    Space Age Black Hole Begonia rex 'BBENO33-0' USPP 35,414
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