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Begonia 'Midnight Twist'

Also Known As

  • Midnight Twist Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia 'Midnight Twist' plant details

Begonia 'Midnight Twist' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, burgundy and red foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Midnight Twist'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, burgundy and red
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiral leaves, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Midnight Twist'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deepest charcoal gray coloring of any full-sized rhizomatous we grow. Its heavy, succulent leaves are distinctly spiraled and have a striking reddish underside. A superb hybrid for areas of moderate to low light.
Deep, dark green leaves with a rolling corkscrew curl at the center..raspberry red flowers occasionally..filtered light.

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Midnight Twist' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Midnight Twist'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • burgundy
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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