Begonia 'Shooting Star'

Also Known As

Shooting Star Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Begonia 'Shooting Star' plant details

Begonia 'Shooting Star' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, chocolate and variegated foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Shooting Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, chocolate and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: spiral leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Shooting Star'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shooting Star is an outstanding new Logee's hybrid with tightly spiraled leaves that are deeply pointed. Chartreuse mottled leaves with chocolate-burgundy edges make this begonia a fancy specimen for your begonia collection. A standard rhizomatous begonia, 'Shooting Star' has an upright structure with thick heavy stems and tight internodes to show off its big colorful leaves. White flowers appear above the foliage in the wintertime and, like many begonias, 'Shooting Star' is tolerant to heat and home conditions.