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Begonia 'Festive Red and Green'

Also Known As

  • Begonia rex 'Festive Red & Green'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 10"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Begonia 'Festive Red and Green' plant details

Begonia 'Festive Red and Green' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, green, red and variegated foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Festive Red and Green'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Festive Red and Green'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. This fancy leaf begonia can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Deeply embossed, medium-sized leaves display shiny deep-red centers surrounded by red and white spotted, deep-green edging. 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!

Gardening facts about Begonia 'Festive Red and Green' plant

How to Grow Begonia 'Festive Red and Green'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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