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    Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver'

    Also Known As

    • Begonia rex 'Blue Silver'
    • Ideal Blue Silver Rex Begonia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

      planting zones

      • 10b-11

      Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver' plant details

      Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, purple, variegated and white foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

      CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver'

      Plant type: perennial
      Plant family: begoniaceae
      Foliage: evergreen blue, purple, variegated and white
      Flowers: pink blooms in fall
      Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver'

      USDA Zones: 10b - 11
      Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
      Watering frequency: regular
      Resistant to: humidity
      Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      This fancy leaf begonia can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It displays attractive purple leaves with a silver-green center swirl. Begonias grow best in well-drained, humus-rich soil with moderate water. Apply a slow-release fertilizer sparingly in spring. Beautiful accent plant for borders and containers, or grow as a houseplant! Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

      By: Little Prince of Oregon

      Gardening facts about Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver' plant

      How to Grow Begonia 'Ideal Blue Silver'

      • Sun Exposure

        • mostly sun - mostly shade

      • Water Needs

        • regular

      • Soil Needs

        • average
        • well-drained
        • rich

      • Special Situation

        • humidity tolerant

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • variegated
        • white
        • blue
        • purple

      • Flower Color

        • pink

      • Flower Season

        • fall

      • Foliage Season

        • evergreen

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      Plant Type

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      Zones

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      Size

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      Width: 2'-4'

      • bright shade - shade
      • even moisture - regular
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      Plant Type

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      Zones

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      • bright shade - mostly shade
      • even moisture - regular
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      Plant Type

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      Zones

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      Size

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      Width: 6"-18"

      • mostly sun - shade
      • even moisture - occasional
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      Plant Type

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      Zones

      10a-12

      Size

      Height: 8"-10"

      Width: 8"-12"

      • sun - mostly shade
      • regular - drought tolerant
      Photo of Begonia dregei flower by C T Johansson
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      Begonia emeiensis

      Plant Type

      Perennial

      Zones

      6a-11

      Size

      Height: 12"-24"

      Width: 12"-18"

      • bright shade - shade
      • even moisture - regular
      Photo of Begonia emeiensis flower by Joshua McCullough
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