Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

10a-12

Begonia 'Dark Mambo' plant details

Begonia 'Dark Mambo' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with black foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new selection of Begonia distributed by Ball Horticultural Growers. We were smitten by it's smoky chocolate conch shell foliage. Petite in habit, it doesn't seem to want to get much bigger than 8-10" in height and maybe 15" spread.