Begonia 'Northern Lights'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Northern Lights' plant details

Begonia 'Northern Lights' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and gold foliage. In winter white 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 'Northern Lights'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Northern Lights'

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

An eye-catching hybrid, with spiraled tawny gold foliage accent with ochre brown radiating from the leaf veins. White flowers on short stems in mid winter. Plants grow to 18" across. Enjoys a well drained soil and humidity.

By: Avant Gardens

Golden-bronze, deeply spiraled leaves of this rhizomatous hybrid change color with the seasonal light yet always create an eye-catching display. Sprays of white blooms rise above its compact and mounding form during the winter months. B. 'Northern Lights' is one of our own hybrids and has stood the test of time as a welcome addition to the windowsill or light garden.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Northern Lights will brighten up any dark corner with its double curled neon yellow leaves that have a prominent dark green veining. White flowers sit high above the compact plant.