Begonia 'Plum Paisley' pp#27513*
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Common Name:
Begonia 'Plum Paisley' pp#27513
   
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.
   
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.
   
Landscape Value:
Great for a mass planting to brighten up a dark area of the garden. Perfect for container gardens.
   
Hardiness:
Zone 10
   
Culture:
Requires a moderate amount of moisture. Use an acidic, well draining soil. Requires partial to full shade.
   
Pot Size & Finish Time:
1 gallon (14 to 18 weeks)
   
Propagation Methods:
Tissue culture
   
Pest/Disease Problems:
Foliar Fungus.
   
More Information:
MEDIA: Airy mix of Peat, Bark and Perlite MEDIA MOISTURE MANAGEMENT: Range of 2 (on 1-5 scale, 5 being an aquatic) LIGHT: >1200 Ft candles HUMIDITY: >40% to 70% SOIL TEMP: keep between 55 and 85 degrees F PH: 5.8-6.2