| Common
Name: |
Begonia 'Plum Paisley' pp#27513 |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
With plum color on mature leaves, they accent the silver of the new leaves. Silver spots dance in the dark green and black margin and highlights the colors. *Plus .15 royalty. VIRUS INDEXED AND NEGATIVE. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Puckered leaves that emerge with a light green margin surrounding a silver layer with a dark burgandy edge and burgandy blotch in the center. The silver transforms to lavender and plum as the leaves mature. Blooms are rose pink. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Great for a mass planting to brighten up a dark area of the garden. Perfect for container gardens. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 10 |
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| Culture: |
Requires a moderate amount of moisture. Use an acidic, well draining soil. Requires partial to full shade. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
1 gallon (14 to 18 weeks) |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Foliar Fungus. |
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More
Information: |
This spiraled leaf begonia is plum beautiful. With plum color on mature leaves, they accent the silver of the new leaves. Silver spots dance in the dark green and black margin and highlights the colors. |
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